Samgyetang-Style Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup glutinous rice
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 2-inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
• 6 dried jujubes
• 3 green onions
• 6 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients (drain before using).

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, garlic cloves, ginger slices, jujubes, and peppercorns. Pour in 6 cups of water or broth and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Skim off any foam, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the drained rice and fish sauce, then simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so the rice doesn't stick.

5. 5

   Season with salt to taste, slice the green onions, and serve the soup topped with green onions.

6. 6

   Serve hot, optionally with salt and pepper on the side for dipping the chicken.