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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.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Samgyetang take?
1 hr 40 min all in โ 25 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
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 $16โ28 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.

