Imja-su Tang

About the dish

Imja-su-tang, the perfect match of chicken and sesame. Summer days are long, raising activity, while the heat drains energy and tires us easily. To beat the heat, people head to the mountains, fields and sea or seek tonic foods; among summer tonics — samgyetang, boshintang, kong-guksu and more — imja-su-tang is not to be left out.

Key ingredient

Chicken (dak-gogi) — lean, easily digested quality protein, ideal for recovery and restorative meals; methionine and essential amino acids support the liver and immunity; rich in vitamin A for healthy skin and mucous membranes. In season year-round (a summer tonic); raised nationwide.

Ingredients

Main: chicken, sesame broth (perilla, pine nut), cucumber, shiitake, egg garnish, water-dropwort fritter · Seasoning: salt

Simple recipe

1. Simmer the chicken soft, shred the meat, and chill the stock.
2. Grind roasted sesame fine and stir into the chicken stock for sesame broth.
3. Chill the sesame broth and season with salt.
4. Prepare chicken, cucumber, shiitake and egg garnish as toppings.
5. Arrange the toppings in a bowl and pour over the cold sesame broth as a summer tonic.

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