Nourishing & Simple Nurungji Baeksook (Scorched Rice Chicken Soup)
The Ultimate Healthy Family Meal: How to Make Nurungji Baeksook – An Easy and Revitalizing Recipe Anyone Can Master
Let’s make a baeksook that’s incredibly easy to prepare. We’ll simplify it by reducing the amount of traditional herbal ingredients and substituting glutinous rice with nurungji (scorched rice), which is commonly found in most homes. This results in a super simple and delicious Nurungji Baeksook. Enjoy a hearty and healthy meal that’s perfect for the whole family.
Main Ingredients- 1 whole fresh chicken (about 12 size)
- 20 cloves garlic
- 2 fresh ginseng roots
- 1 stalk of white part of green onion
For the Rice Porridge- 2 handfuls of nurungji (scorched rice)
Seasoning- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 handfuls of nurungji (scorched rice)
Seasoning- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the fresh chicken under running water. If you purchased it from a market, it’s convenient to ask them to trim excess fat and make an incision in the belly. Carefully clean the inside of the chicken’s cavity, removing any blood or residual internal organs for a clear and clean broth. Place the cleaned chicken in a pot with its belly side facing up. Stuff the cavity with all the garlic cloves and ginseng roots. Pour in enough water to fully submerge the chicken.
Step 2
Boil over high heat for about 15 minutes, then skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. This step is crucial for achieving a clear and savory broth, as it removes the chicken’s fat and unwanted particles. After skimming, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for another 30 minutes. While you can serve and season individually, this recipe seasons it all at once. Add about half a tablespoon of salt (adjust to your preference) to the pot. Continue simmering.
Step 3
Finally, chop the white part of the green onion and add it to the pot. Sprinkle in a touch of fresh pepper. Once it comes to a boil again, your incredibly simple Nurungji Baeksook is ready!
Step 4
Carefully transfer the chicken, garlic, and ginseng to a large serving platter. To keep the chicken moist and warm while eating, ladle some of the broth over it. This will ensure the chicken remains succulent and at a pleasant temperature throughout your meal.
Step 5
Prepare a small dish of salt for dipping the chicken. While you’re enjoying the chicken, use the remaining broth in the pot to make the nurungji porridge. Add the nurungji to the broth and simmer over medium-low heat until the crispy rice softens and becomes a porridge. By the time you finish the chicken, your delicious nurungji porridge will be perfectly ready.
