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Samgyetang삼계탕

sahm-gye-tahng

Korean ginseng chicken soup: a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujube, simmered into a milky broth. Eaten especially in midsummer to beat the heat with heat. Around ₩17,000–20,000.

Glossary updated · Aug 9, 2026

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