Abalone Samgyetang: Super Easy Summer Health Food Cooked in a Rice Cooker
How to Make Samgyetang Without Gamey Smells! Abalone Samgyetang Recipe Cooked in a Rice Cooker (Summer Health Food)
As the summer heat intensifies, it’s time to boost your energy with a nourishing meal! Today, I’ll show you how to make Samgyetang, a classic Korean summer health food, that’s tender and free from any unpleasant odors. This recipe cleverly utilizes a rice cooker, making it incredibly easy for anyone to follow. By adding fresh abalone to a whole chicken, we enhance both the nutritional value and the delicious flavor of this Abalone Samgyetang. It’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty, perfect for the whole family. Follow along with my detailed, step-by-step guide, covering everything from chicken preparation and soaking glutinous rice to cooking it in the rice cooker. Beat the summer heat with this healthy and satisfying dish!
Main Ingredients- 1 whole chicken (size #6, suitable for chicken stew)
- 3 fresh abalones
- 5 dried jujubes (Korean dates)
- 10 ginkgo nuts
- 5 whole garlic cloves
- 1 cup glutinous rice (approx. 150g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash all your ingredients thoroughly. Rinse the chicken under running water and pat it dry. For the abalone, use a brush to scrub the shell and the area between the shell and the meat until clean. Rinse the jujubes, ginkgo nuts, and garlic cloves. (If you enjoy herbal ingredients, you can prepare and add things like Astragalus root or ginseng at this stage.)
Step 2
Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for about 30 minutes to an hour. Soaking the rice makes it cook up soft and sticky inside the chicken.
Step 3
Now, let’s tackle the crucial step of preparing the chicken. Trim off the thick fatty part near the tail and around the anus. This area can cause a gamey smell, so cutting it off cleanly is essential for a clear broth. Leaving it on can make the soup cloudy and unappetizing.
Step 4
Check inside the chicken cavity for any remaining clumps of fat or residual innards. Scrape these out and discard them. Even pre-packaged chickens might have a little bit left, so be thorough to ensure no unpleasant tastes.
Step 5
Trim the tips of the wings. Washing both the inside and outside of the chicken thoroughly and removing excess moisture is key to preventing any gamey odors and achieving a clean-tasting Samgyetang.
Step 6
Stuff the chicken cavity with the soaked glutinous rice, whole garlic cloves, jujubes, and ginkgo nuts. To secure the chicken’s shape, bring the legs together and make a small cut in the middle of one leg. Then, tuck the other leg into this cut. This prevents the stuffing from falling out and keeps the chicken looking neat while it cooks.
Step 7
Now, let’s cook the Samgyetang using the rice cooker. Place the soaked glutinous rice at the bottom of the inner pot, then place the prepared chicken on top. Pour in enough water so that the chicken is about two-thirds submerged. (Adjust the water level based on your rice cooker size and the chicken’s size. For a typical 6-cup rice cooker, filling water halfway up the chicken is usually sufficient.)
Step 8
Select the ‘Multi-cook’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ function on your rice cooker and set the cooking time to approximately 60 minutes. Cooking in a rice cooker results in incredibly tender chicken and offers convenient time management compared to using a regular pot.
Step 9
Once the cooking cycle is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the rice cooker and place it in a serving bowl. For garnish, you can quickly blanch the chopped chives in hot broth or simply arrange them on top of the chicken. Add the cleaned abalone attractively on top of the chicken. (Adding the abalone towards the end of the cooking process prevents it from becoming too tough.)
Step 10
Your steaming Abalone Samgyetang is ready! The chicken meat is so tender that it falls off the bone effortlessly with just a gentle touch of chopsticks. You’ll be delighted by the clean, rich flavor of the broth, free from any gamey taste.
Step 11
The chicken breast pulls apart beautifully, and the bones slide out easily, making it a joy to eat. Replenish your energy this summer with a hearty bowl of Abalone Samgyetang!
