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Samgyetang

Soak the rice. Stuff the chicken loosely with drained rice, a few garlic cloves and a jujube. Do not pack tight โ€” the rice swells. Tie the legs if you can.

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How long does Samgyetang take?

1 hr 40 min all in โ€” 25 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 2 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

A bit special โ€” about $16โ€“28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Stockpot, Dutch oven.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp (to serve, with black pepper).

What can I use instead?

Fresh ginseng โ†’ A smaller piece of dried ginseng. Stronger. One piece is enough.

Any tips from this recipe?

Chestnuts in the cavity are a common extra. Leftover broth is breakfast. Do not throw it away.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Leftover broth is breakfast. Do not throw it away.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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