Invigorating and Nutritious Chives & Chicken Soup (Dak Gomtang)
Family Nourishing Dish: Chives Chicken Soup Recipe – A Samgyetang Style for Picky Eaters (Using Chicken for Stir-fry)
With a recent wave of colds sweeping through our home, affecting everyone from my daughters to my husband, we’ve all been feeling the need for some serious nourishment! This is precisely when we need to eat well to boost our immunity. Home-cooked meals are the foundation of our family’s health! For a revitalizing meal that doubles as a healthy home-cooked dish for the kids and husband, I’ve prepared ‘Chives Chicken Soup’. It’s made in a style similar to Samgyetang, making it easy for children to enjoy. I used a 1.2kg pack of chicken suitable for stir-frying, and it cooked up so tender and delicious! The succulent chicken legs were shared equally among my daughters and husband. It felt so comforting and warming to eat rice steeped in the hot broth – it truly felt like we were recovering! Using chicken for stir-fry made the preparation so much easier and saved time. Try adding a generous bunch of fresh chives at the end; it perfectly complements the chicken soup and enhances its nutritional value! When you’re feeling under the weather or just need a boost, homemade Chives Chicken Soup is pure comfort and truly revitalizing! It’s a perfect recipe to try for summer nourishment, so be sure to make it for your family!
Main Ingredients- 1.2kg Chicken cut for stir-fry
- 10 whole garlic cloves
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1/2 onion
- 2L water
- 2 Tbsp soju or cooking wine
Seasoning & Additional Ingredients- 2 Tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 60g chives
- 2 Tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 60g chives
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the aromatics that will add depth to the chicken soup. Peel and quarter the onion. Wash and roughly chop the green onion. Leave the whole garlic cloves unpeeled.
Step 2
It’s crucial to wash the pre-cut chicken for stir-fry thoroughly. Rinse it well under running water. Place the cleaned chicken, prepared onion, green onion, and whole garlic cloves into a large pot. Pour in 2 liters of water. Add 2 tablespoons of soju or cooking wine to help remove any gamey odors.
Step 3
Initially, bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat with the lid off. As it boils vigorously, skim off any impurities or foam that rise to the surface periodically. Repeating this for about 5-10 minutes will result in a clearer broth.
Step 4
Once impurities are removed, cover the pot with the lid, reduce the heat to medium, and let it simmer for 40-50 minutes. Allow sufficient time for the chicken to become tender and the broth to fully infuse with flavor.
Step 5
Carefully strain the broth through a sieve, discarding the softened vegetables. Season the clear chicken broth with 2 tablespoons of salt. Taste and adjust the saltiness according to your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a Staub pot (or another suitable pot). Chop the chives and arrange them attractively over the chicken.
Step 7
Pour enough chicken broth over the chicken and chives to cover generously, and bring it to a gentle simmer once more. The chives will wilt slightly, and the chicken will absorb the delicious broth, completing your warm and hearty Chives Chicken Soup. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Enjoy this comforting and revitalizing summer dish!
