Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup) Recipe
Learn how to make a comforting Korean chicken soup known as Dak Gomtang. This hearty soup features a rich and flavorful broth simmered with whole chicken, aromatics, and seasonings, served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 12 cups water
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 stalks green onion (plus more for garnish)
- 1 small onion, halved
- 1 tablespoon Korean soup soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice
- Optional glass noodles (soaked and cooked)
Instructions
- Rinse the Chicken: Rinse the whole chicken and remove any remaining giblets.
- Simmer: Place the chicken in a large stockpot with water, garlic, ginger, green onions, and halved onion. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour, skimming foam.
- Shred and Season: Remove chicken, strain broth, shred meat, discard skin and bones. Return meat to pot, season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Final Simmer: Simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a richer broth, simmer the chicken longer.
- Refrigerate the broth overnight to remove excess fat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
