Neungi Baeksuk

About the dish

Neungi baeksuk simmers whole chicken with neungi, the fragrant mushroom ranked even above pine mushroom — 'first neungi, second songi,' as the saying goes. Its deep aroma mingling with the chicken's richness makes this a classic autumn restorative.

Key ingredient

Chicken (dakgogi) — lean, digestible, quality protein ideal for recovery and stamina dishes; methionine and essential amino acids support the liver and immunity, and vitamin A benefits skin and mucous membranes. Year-round (a summer restorative), raised nationwide.

Ingredients

Main: whole chicken, neungi mushrooms, glutinous rice, jujubes, garlic, hwanggi (milk vetch root) · Seasoning: salt, pepper

Simple recipe

1. Stuff the chicken with glutinous rice, garlic and jujubes.
2. Add the neungi mushrooms, pour in water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer well until the mushroom aroma infuses the broth.
4. Lift out the chicken once cooked.
5. Serve as a restorative with the rich broth.

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