North Korean-style Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Ingredients

In this North Korean adaptation, the original Romanian chicken soup is transformed by incorporating North Korean spices and flavors. The addition of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce gives the soup a distinct North Korean taste. The dumplings are also modified by using a combination of flour and potato starch, which is commonly used in North Korean cuisine. We alse have the original recipe for Supă (de pui) cu găluște, so you can check it out.

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs) 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs)
• 2 liters (8 cups) chicken broth 2 liters (8 cups) chicken broth
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 200g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour 200g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
• 100g (¾ cup) potato starch 100g (¾ cup) potato starch
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh herbs (green onions or cilantro) for garnish Fresh herbs (green onions or cilantro) for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat: 8g (2g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (2g sugars)
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. 2.
   Add the chicken pieces, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. 3.
   While the chicken is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, potato starch, and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4.
   Roll the dough into small balls, about 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter.
5. 5.
   Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and float to the surface.
6. 6.
   Remove the chicken pieces from the soup and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
7. 7.
   Serve the North Korean-style Chicken Soup with Dumplings hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken — Make sure to remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken pieces before adding them to the soup.
• Potato starch — If you can't find potato starch, you can substitute it with cornstarch or tapioca starch.
• Fresh herbs — Feel free to use a combination of green onions and cilantro for garnish, or choose one based on your preference.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.
• If you prefer a clearer broth, you can strain it before adding the shredded chicken and dumplings.
• To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken and store-bought chicken broth.

Serving advice

Serve the North Korean-style Chicken Soup with Dumplings in individual bowls, making sure to include a generous amount of shredded chicken and dumplings in each serving. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top for added freshness and aroma.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can arrange the shredded chicken and dumplings neatly in the center of each bowl and pour the hot broth around them. Garnish with a sprig of fresh herbs for an elegant touch.