SEOUL DELISH SERIES: Ginseng Chicken Soup 삼계탕 ASMR

ginseng

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: ginseng extract

Ginger provides a similar warming effect and is more accessible.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are less expensive and maintain moisture.

jujube

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots offer a similar sweetness.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak glutinous rice overnight.

Stuff the cornish hens with soaked glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, ginger, jujube, and scallion.

Add pinenuts and kombu to the pot.

Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the hens are cooked through and the broth is flavorful.

Finish with wild sesame powder before serving.

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