Baek Jong-won's Super Simple Chicken Kalguksu

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• The key to a rich, deep flavor lies in searing the chicken thoroughly without pre-boiling—cook until plenty of fat renders out.
• Do not skip rinsing the starch off the kalguksu noodles; leaving it on will make the broth overly thick and greasy. Rinse quickly and add immediately to the broth for a clean result.
• Any type of soy sauce paste—dried anchovy, dried squid, or tuna—can be used interchangeably; all deliver a deep umami flavor.
• For a tangy twist, add a splash of vinegar to the seasoning sauce and mix well; dipping the chicken into this mixture brings a refreshing sour-salty taste.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐People seeking a satisfying, nourishing meal on hot days or when needing energy boost, without going through complicated cooking steps.
• ⭐Individuals or small households (1–2 people) who find it overwhelming to boil an entire chicken.
• ⭐Those who love the rich aroma of roasted chicken fat combined with the deep umami of soy sauce paste in a bold, refreshing soup.