Produce
Ginseng
인삼
Also called fresh ginseng, insam
What it is
A pale aromatic root. Fresh young ginseng is what samgyetang wants.
Origin
Korea.
Flavour
Bitter, earthy, a little sweet.
How to use it
Tuck a piece inside the chicken with garlic and jujube. Dried ginseng is stronger — use less.
Storage
Fridge, wrapped, if fresh.
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What is Ginseng?
A pale aromatic root. Fresh young ginseng is what samgyetang wants.
How do I use Ginseng?
Tuck a piece inside the chicken with garlic and jujube. Dried ginseng is stronger — use less.
How do I store Ginseng?
Fridge, wrapped, if fresh.
What does it taste like?
Bitter, earthy, a little sweet.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Calories 50 kcal
Protein 0.9 g
Carbs 10 g
Fat 0.2 g
