Dinner for 2

Dak Gomtang Chicken Soup

Name: Dak Gomtang Chicken Soup
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 11 cloves plump garlic; 1 1-inch piece ginger; 1/2 onion; 2 1/2 scallion white parts; 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns; 3 scallions (optional); salt and pepper to taste (optional); 3 tbsp gochugaru; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp soup soy sauce; 3 tbsp chicken broth from the soup

$9.50for 460 minServes 2

Whole chicken simmers with garlic, ginger, onion, and pepper before being served in a savory, spicy broth.

Photo: koreanbapsang.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Garlic, 1.25$0.75 each typical	1.25	$0.88Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
	Broth, 1.5 oz$0.07/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.75

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Korean Dairy-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.38 per serving$9.50 for 4

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
11 cloves plump garlic
1 1-inch piece ginger
1/2 onion
2 1/2 scallion white parts
1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
3 scallions (optional)
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
3 tbsp gochugaru
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp soup soy sauce
3 tbsp chicken broth from the soup

Steps

Place the chicken, 11 garlic cloves, ginger, onion, scallion whites, peppercorns, and 10 cups water in a large pot.
Bring the pot to a boil, skim the surface, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
Remove the chicken and cook it until the thickest meat reaches 165 F, then shred it and discard the bones.
Strain the broth into the pot, return the shredded chicken, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir gochugaru, minced garlic, soup soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons broth in a small bowl.
Season the soup with salt and pepper, divide it into bowls, and top with the spicy mixture and optional scallions.

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