Dakgomtang Korean Chicken Soup (Printable)
Hearty Korean soup with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a clear nourishing broth.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 whole chicken (3–3.5 lbs), cleaned and giblets removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, peeled and halved
03 - 10 cloves garlic, peeled
04 - 6 green onions, 2 whole, 4 finely sliced
05 - 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
06 - 1 small daikon radish, cut into large chunks
→ Seasoning
07 - 2 tsp sea salt, divided, plus more to taste
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Dipping Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
13 - 1 green onion, finely sliced
14 - Pinch of chili flakes
# How to Prepare:
01 - Rinse chicken thoroughly under cold water. Place in a large stockpot and cover with 12 cups cold water. Add halved onion, garlic cloves, ginger, 2 whole green onions, and daikon radish. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to surface.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is cooked through and broth has developed flavor.
03 - Carefully remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool slightly. Strain broth through fine mesh sieve, discarding solids. Return clear broth to pot.
04 - Shred chicken meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding skin and bones. Return shredded chicken to broth. Season with 1 to 1½ teaspoons salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
05 - Simmer gently for another 10 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - In small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and chili flakes.
07 - Serve hot soup in bowls, topped with remaining sliced green onion. Offer dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The clean, pure flavors wake up your palate without overwhelming it
- It's deceptively simple yet feels like something from a restaurant
- The leftover broth freezes beautifully for quick weekday meals
02 -
- Skimming the foam in the first 10 minutes makes the difference between cloudy and crystal clear broth
- Do not rush the initial simmer, that hour is where all the depth develops
03 -
- A longer simmer up to 2 hours creates an even richer, more concentrated flavor
- Reserve some shredded chicken to add as a topping so everyone gets plenty