Dakgomtang Korean Chicken Soup (Printer-friendly)

Healing Korean broth with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a savory dipping sauce

# 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 and 4 finely sliced
05 - 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
06 - 1 small daikon radish, cut into large chunks (optional)

→ Seasoning

07 - 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided, plus more to taste
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish & Dipping Sauce

09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - 1 green onion, finely sliced
14 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water. Place in a large pot and cover with 12 cups cold water.
02 - Add the onion, garlic cloves, ginger, 2 whole green onions, and daikon radish if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 1 hour until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
04 - Carefully remove the chicken and set aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, discard solids, and return clear broth to the pot.
05 - Shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding skin and bones. Return shredded chicken to the broth. Season with 1–1½ teaspoons salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
06 - Simmer gently for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and chili flakes if desired.
08 - Serve hot soup in bowls, topped with remaining sliced green onions. Offer dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The broth manages to be both delicate and deeply satisfying at the same time
  • It comes together with minimal effort but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The dipping sauce transforms every spoonful into something extraordinary
02 -
  • Skimming the foam at the start keeps your broth crystal clear
  • Letting the chicken cool slightly makes shredding much easier and less messy
  • The dipping sauce is non negotiable, it ties the whole dish together
03 -
  • Use gluten free soy sauce in the dipping sauce if anyone has dietary restrictions
  • Taste your broth before serving, chicken can vary wildly in saltiness

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