Korean Dictionary

How to say “Samgyetang” in Korean

삼계탕

samgyetang

Usage & Context

Samgyetang is a Korean chicken ginseng soup made by stuffing a whole young chicken with glutinous rice, garlic, and ginseng. It is traditionally eaten on the hottest summer days to restore energy.

Example Sentence

복날에는 삼계탕을 먹어 더위를 이긴다.

On the hottest summer days, Koreans eat samgyetang to overcome the heat.

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