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Samgyetang

Type	Guk
Place of origin	Korea
Main ingredients	Chicken, Korean ginseng

Samgyetang is a special Korean chicken soup. It's known as a very healthy meal. People often eat it during the summer. This is especially true on three specific days called 'bok days'. These days are believed to be the hottest of the summer. Eating warm Samgyetang helps people stay strong and cool down.

What is Samgyetang?
How to Enjoy Samgyetang
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What is Samgyetang?

Samgyetang is made with a whole young chicken. The chicken is filled with special ingredients. These include sticky rice, ginseng, jujube (a type of date), garlic, and ginger. The chicken is then carefully closed. It is cooked in a delicious soup.

The soup, or broth, can be different depending on who makes it. Some cooks make a very rich broth. They might cook it for many hours. This rich broth is then added to the chicken as it cooks. Other cooks prefer a lighter and clearer soup.

How to Enjoy Samgyetang

Samgyetang is usually served with salt and pepper. These are put in a small dish. You can dip the chicken meat into this seasoning. Some people like to add the salt and pepper directly into their soup.

This tasty soup is often served with kkakdugi. This is a type of radish kimchi. Many restaurants also offer regular kimchi alongside the soup. Eating Samgyetang is a popular way to stay healthy in Korea.