삼계탕 (Samgyetang)
A tasty chicken dish also one of the healthiest you will find.
Ginseng chicken soup is popular all year round in Korea but it is especially favored on the three hottest days of the year: Chobok, Jungbok, and Malbok. The reason for this is that the soup helps to restore vital strength that is lost in the sweltering weather. It is also an excellent soup to ward off illness or to help cure colds and other bugs that come and go throughout the seasons.
The Ingredients health benefits
Ginseng is like a miracle root. It’s many health benefits include the reduction of fatigue and the increase of stamina. It reduces stress by working directly on the adrenal glands. Ginseng has also been shown to have a beneficial effect on people suffering from diabetes. It is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer. Furthermore, it improves psychological function and immunity.
Ginseng is an essential ingredient in sangyetang as it imparts not just its health benefits to the finished dish but also a delicious flavor. It is perfectly okay to eat the ginseng when it is cooked but do be sure to use fresh ginseng as the dried variety won’t soften up sufficiently in the boiling to be easily eaten. The flavor of ginseng is hard to describe but it is a little bitter and slightly fragrant. Many people find it unpleasant to eat the root but it is so good for you that should try at least a few bites.
Garlic has long been known to have medicinal benefits. Garlic is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. It lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and has been used to prevent certain cancers such as stomach and colon cancer. During the first world war, garlic was used as an anti-septic to prevent gangrene. It is also well known for its benefits for people suffering from colds. Garlic is also used to remedy thrush and digestive disorders.
Jujubes (Chinese dates) have sedative and hypnotic effects which aid in healthy sleep. They also contain fatty acids and vitamins B1, B2, and C. They have antioxidant properties which assist in prevention of aging. They also have high levels of potassium, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus. Jujubes help to fight hypertension, excessive sweating, and shortness of breath [source]. Jujubes contain 18 of the essential 24 amino acids the body needs to function
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