Cultural background
Often eaten as a recovery meal, especially sought after for replenishing energy when feeling weak. Commonly seen as breakfast at porridge specialty restaurants.
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전복죽 · jeon-bok-juk
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Soak the rice in water.
- 2Clean the chicken and boil it in water.
- 3Remove the boiled chicken and shred the meat.
- 4Add the soaked rice and chicken meat back into the broth and boil until thickened.
- 5Add green onion, garlic, and ginger, and boil for a bit longer.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians as it contains chicken.
How to order
닭죽 주세요
Dak-juk ju-se-yo
Please give me chicken porridge