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Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup)

Hearty Dak Gomtang: Your Go-To Korean Chicken Soup

This comforting Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup) is perfect for chilly nights, featuring a whole chicken simmered with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 whole chicken the backbone of this dish
  • 1 medium onion halved
  • 12 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 whole green onion sliced and chopped for garnish
  • 8 pieces black peppercorns
  • 4 liters water enough to cover the chicken
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Noodles
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for homemade noodles
  • 3 tablespoons potato starch for chewy texture
  • 8 tablespoons additional water for noodle dough
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for noodle mixture

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, combine the whole chicken, halved onion, peeled garlic cloves, green onion, and black peppercorns. Pour in approximately 4 liters of water. Bring to a boil and cover it. Allow to simmer for 25 minutes.
  2. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Remove the meat from the bones, shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Discard the cooked vegetables, keeping the broth. Return the chicken bones to the pot and let simmer on low heat for another 30 minutes.
  4. Strain the broth using a fine mesh strainer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, potato starch, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Knead for 10-15 minutes.
  6. After resting for 1 hour, roll out the dough and cut into noodles. Toss in flour to prevent sticking.
  7. Bring broth to a gentle boil, add shredded chicken and noodles, cooking for 3-4 minutes until noodles are tender. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is fully submerged for even cooking and strain the broth well for a clear soup. Customize noodles based on availability and preference.

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