Perilla Seed Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This hearty Korean chicken soup is made by simmering a whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice and garlic, then stirring in perilla seed powder for a rich,…
This hearty Korean chicken soup is made by simmering a whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice and garlic, then stirring in perilla seed powder for a rich, nutty broth. It’s a comforting meal for a day when you want something filling, and it’s also enjoyed on Korea’s hottest summer days.
Soups & stews · 90 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 1815.7g serving): 1217.3 kcal · protein 104.5g · carbohydrate 55.7g · fat 60.1g · sodium 1172.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Perilla seed powder can lose some of its aroma if simmered too long, so add it near the end and cook briefly.
Tips: Cooking time varies with the size of the chicken. Check that the meat is cooked through near the leg joints.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Young chicken — 1 pc
- Glutinous rice — 3 Tbsp
- Perilla seed powder — 2 Tbsp
- Garlic — 4 pc
- Dried jujubes — 2 pc
- Green onion — 0.3 pc
- Salt — 0.5 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.1 tsp
- Water — 1200 ml