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Ginseng Chicken Soup

A restorative Korean herbal soup featuring whole young chickens stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, and sweet red dates simmered in a clear broth.

80 minMediumServes 2520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish game hens, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup glutinous rice, soaked
  • 2 roots ginseng roots, washed
  • 4 dried jujubes, rinsed
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stuff cavity of each 2 cleaned Cornish game hens evenly with 1/2 cup soaked glutinous rice, 2 roots washed ginseng roots, 4 rinsed dried jujubes, and 8 peeled garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Place the stuffed hens into a heavy pot and add 8 cups water.

  3. 3

    Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 50 minutes.

  4. 4

    Verify the chicken is fully cooked by checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.

  5. 5

    Season the broth with 1 tsp sea salt and top with 2 stalks chopped scallions before serving hot.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Ginseng Chicken Soup?

As written, 80 minutes: 20 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (50 minutes): "Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 50 minutes."

What internal temperature should Ginseng Chicken Soup reach?

For Ginseng Chicken Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How much protein is in Ginseng Chicken Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 48 g of protein in about 520 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Ginseng Chicken Soup keep?

Refrigerate Ginseng Chicken Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The rice will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

Can I halve or double Ginseng Chicken Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the chicken drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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