Samgye-tang (Korea)
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
4 Small Whole Chickens Or Cornish Hens
4 Fresh Ginseng Roots
1 kg. Glutinous Rice
20 g. Garlic
60 g. Dried Jujubes
40 g. Dried Ginkgo Nuts
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Rinse the chickens inside and out and trim any excess fat.
Soak the glutinous rice for 1 hour, then drain.
Stuff each chicken with a ginseng root, a handful of glutinous rice, a few garlic cloves, a jujube, and a few ginkgo nuts.
Place the chickens in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the chicken and broth in individual bowls, ensuring that each serving includes some of the stuffed ingredients.