In Korea, there are “Sambok” in summertime, which are "Chobok", "Jungbok", and "Malbok". They mark the beginning, middle, and the end of summer. (They are respectively July 14, July 24, and August 13 in this summer.)

They are known to be three of the hottest days of Korea.Koreans have been eating ‘Samkyetang’ on these three days as one of traditions, simply because it is told as giving you more stamina, nutrients, and energy which can be easily lost through sweating and physical exertion in the sweltering heat of summer in Korea.

(‘Samkyetang’ is equivalent to what westerns refer to as chicken soup.)

Its main ingredient is younger chicken that hatched only 49 days before they are delivered. It comes in a broth of Korean ginseng flavored with green onions, dried jujube fruit, garlic, and ginger. And it will be quite filling for one person.

If you are exhausted from hot and humid weather, how about trying a bowl of ‘Samkyetang’, the Korean traditional ‘hot-beating’ invigorating dish? We’d like to recommend you to have this dish especially on one of those three hottest days. You’ll not just rejuvenate your energy, but truly understand why typical Koreans like to eat ‘Samkyetang’ for summer food to cool down the heat.

To learn more about the ingredients and how to make ‘Samkyetang’ all by yourself.

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