How to Make Korean Baeksuk: The Ultimate Healing Chicken Soup

 

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Classic Korean Healing Food: Ginseng & Jujube Chicken Soup (Baeksuk)

Light, Nutritious, and Loved by All Ages

Today, let’s make a beloved Korean health dish: Chicken Baeksuk (백숙), a simple boiled chicken soup enriched with medicinal ingredients like ginseng and jujube (Korean red dates). It's a clean, nourishing meal perfect for restoring energy and boosting your immune system.

Though it sounds fancy, this dish is surprisingly easy to prepare and can be made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Let’s dive into this warm, comforting recipe together.

Power-Packed Ingredients That Heal

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

  • 1 whole chicken (about 1kg, cleaned and gutted)
  • 1 cup glutinous rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
  • 5–7 jujubes (Korean red dates)
  • 5–7 chestnuts (peeled)
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 ginseng root (fresh or dried)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Tip: Soaking the glutinous rice in advance makes it tender and helps it cook faster inside the chicken.
Easy 3-Step Cooking Method

How to Cook

1. Prep the Chicken

Stuff the soaked rice, garlic, jujubes, and chestnuts into the cavity of the cleaned chicken. Tie the legs together with kitchen string or secure with a skewer so the stuffing stays inside while boiling.

2. Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, add 2 liters of water along with the ginseng, remaining jujubes, and chestnuts. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add a small pinch of salt to lightly season the broth.

3. Simmer the Chicken

Carefully place the stuffed chicken into the simmering broth. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1 hour until the chicken is fully tender. Skim off any foam to keep the broth clear and clean.

Want deeper flavor? Add a small piece of dried kelp or dried anchovies to the broth while it simmers.

4. Serve

Remove the chicken and cut into portions. Serve hot with the broth in separate bowls. Add salt or a light soy dipping sauce on the side for personal seasoning.

Science-Backed Health Benefits

How to Use the Leftover Broth

  • Rice Cake Soup: Add sliced rice cakes and a beaten egg for a hearty Korean-style tteokguk.
  • Hand-cut Noodles: Add noodles and chives or green onions to make an easy kalguksu-style meal.
  • Ginseng Porridge: Shred leftover chicken and simmer with broth and rice to make nourishing congee (juk).

For a richer flavor, simmer the broth again with leafy greens like napa leaves or garlic chives.

Transform Leftover Broth Into New Meals

Final Thoughts

Whether you're new to Korean cuisine or just looking for a warming, health-boosting meal, this Chicken Baeksuk is a perfect choice. Easy to follow, packed with nutrition, and deeply satisfying—why not try it this weekend?

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