Korean Chicken Soup

Description

Yield: 6 servings

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Korean Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 8 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
• 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger, finely grated
• ½ cup rice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 – 2 tsp hot chile paste
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Procedures

1. In small dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-high heat, shaking often, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
3. In large pot, combine chicken broth, garlic and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Add rice, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is tender, 12–15 minutes.
5. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; add chile paste to taste.
6. Add chicken and heat until just warmed through.
7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with scallions and the reserved sesame seeds.