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KOREAN STYLE GINSENG CHICKEN SOUP
5 from 15 votes

KOREAN STYLE GINSENG CHICKEN SOUP

Korean Style Ginseng Chicken Soup features a whole Cornish hen stuffed with soaked glutinous rice and garlic, simmered with fresh ginseng, jujubes, chestnuts, ginger, and garlic. The slow cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove infuses the broth with the earthy flavors of ginseng and sweetness from jujubes and chestnuts. This soup delivers tender chicken and a comforting, nutrient-rich broth ideal for nourishing meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 cornish hen
  • 2 ginseng
  • 3 tablespoons glutinous rice
  • 3 pieces jujube (Chinese dates)
  • 3 chestnut
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 lices ginger
  • salt to your taste

Instructions

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  1. Soak glutinous rice in water for a couple hour until it swells up a little bit then drain the water and set it aside.
  2. Risen the chicken and dry it. Stuffed the soaked glutinous rice and garlic into the Chicken and use a toothpick to stitches the end
  3. Peel off chestnuts until you see the yellow part
  4. Put the chicken, ginseng, jujube, ginger and chestnut into a pot. Then, add 6 cups of water
  5. Cover the lid and close the vent and push manual button on instant pot adjust time for 45 minutes at high pressure and natural release
  6. Skimming the fat (you can buy this type of strainer) and add salt to your taste.

Notes

  • Rinse and clean the chicken thoroughly, including the cavity, before stuffing.
  • Soak glutinous rice for 1 to 2 hours before use for best texture.
  • Peel chestnuts until the yellow inner part is visible to remove the outer skin.
  • Secure the rice and garlic stuffing inside the chicken cavity with a toothpick to prevent it from escaping during cooking.
  • When using the Instant Pot, set to high pressure for 45 minutes with natural release; if cooking on the stove, add 2 extra cups of water and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • Skim the fat from the broth after cooking for a cleaner taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Potassium 308mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 122IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 122IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.