Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck · 백숙): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A whole young chicken or duck simmered slowly in a clear broth with ginseng, jujube, garlic and glutinous rice stuffed inside. It is a gentle, restorative meal, especially popular in the summer and with families.
Say it to order
백숙 하나 주세요
Baeksuk hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Tear the meat off with chopsticks, dip it in the salt and pepper mix, and scoop the rice and broth from the pot as you go.
Do
- Use chopsticks to pull the meat and scoop the rice from the pot.
Don’t
- Don't throw away the bones without first checking the bowl; they are usually collected for you.
Local tips
- Summer is the traditional season, but it is served all year.
- Ask for the rice to be cooked in the broth at the end, which makes a porridge.
Goes with
- Soju
- Makgeolli
- Pickled radish
- Kimchi
- Salt and pepper dip
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck) in Korean?
- Say “백숙 하나 주세요” (Baeksuk hana juseyo).
- Is Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck) spicy?
- No. Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck) isn’t spicy.
- How much does Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩65,000–79,000.
- How do you eat Baeksuk (Whole Boiled Chicken or Duck)?
- Tear the meat off with chopsticks, dip it in the salt and pepper mix, and scoop the rice and broth from the pot as you go.
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