Dak Gomtang Recipe

Dak Gomtang is a light, simple chicken soup that is often eaten during the summer. It is usually served with rice and kimchi and is a quintessential South Korean summer meal. So why not give it a try!

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need: 

- 60 OZ. Whole Chicken
- 10 Cups of Water
- 10 Cloves of Garlic: crushed
- 1 Thumb-sized ginger: peeled and sliced
- 1 Small Onion: sliced thinly
- 2 Stalks of Green Onions: chopped
- 1/2 TSP. of Whole Black Peppers
- Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

-1- In a large pot, combine the following ingredients: the chicken, water, garlic, ginger, onions, green onions, and whole peppers. Bring everything to a boil over high heat. Make sure you skim the scum that is found on top of the broth. When it has begun to boil, reduce the heat and let is simmer for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat.

-2- Next, remove the chicken from the broth. After you have let the chicken cook, remove the meat off of the bones and shred it. Keep the bones and put the meat aside.

-3- Now, return the bones to the broth and simmer it for 30 more minutes. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. Next, strain and discard the bones and vegetables. Make sure you spoon off any excess fat from the broth.

-4- To Serve:
      Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the brother over it. Serve hot.

-5- Enjoy!

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