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Basic Chinese Chicken Stock
A good chicken stock sets the foundation for great soups but can add so much flavor to other dishes as well. This Basic Chinese Chicken Stock provides just the right authentic flavor for Chinese soups and dishes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 3 hr
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 whole chicken
- 12 - 15 cups water
- 2 carrots (peeled, cut into thirds or quarters)
- 1 onion (peeled and cut in half)
- 3 stalks scallions
- 1 - 2 inches ginger (peeled)
Instructions
- 1
Place the whole chicken in a stockpot, then fill the pot with just enough water to cover the chicken.
- 2
Add the carrots, onion, scallions and ginger to the pot.
- 3
Simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours, skimming the froth from the surface from time to time.
- 4
Allow to cool slightly, then remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot.
- 5
Pour through a fine mesh strainer, and into jars, containers or storage bags.