Chinese Chicken Stock Recipe
Making your own Chinese chicken stock is very easy. The broth is so tasty and versatile, you can use it in any recipe!
Equipment
- a 12-quart stock pot
- a fine-mesh strainer
- a ladle
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, (4-5 pounds, liver removed)
- 6 thin ginger slices, (about 2 inches long for each slice)
- 5 bunches scallions, (green onion) cut crosswise into thirds
- ½ teaspoon whole white peppercorns, (or black peppercorns)
- 4 quarts (16 cups) water
Instructions
- Remove excess fat from the whole chicken.
- Put the whole chicken in a large pot. Add water, scallions, ginger, and white pepper into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat then quickly lower the heat to medium-low. Remove any white foam that rises to the surface. Cover the pot and let the broth simmer for 4-6 hours.
- Strain the broth and let cool before using or storing. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Skimming the white foam. Use a fine-mesh strainer and a ladle to remove any impurities that float to the surface.
The scum must be removed before the liquid reaches boiling point, then again every 10-15 minutes within the first hour, and every 30 minutes for the next two hours.
Skimming the fat. Chill the broth in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours. Once the broth is completely chilled and the fat is hardened, you can use a spoon to remove all of the hardened fat from the liquid. Click here for more info.
Clearer broth. Do not let the liquid hit a rolling boil to avoid cloudy and dark broth. Once the liquid reaches the boiling point, quickly reduce the heat and gently simmer.
Seasoning. This Chinese chicken stock is sodium-free with no MSG added. You can season to taste with salt and pepper or according to what the recipe calls for.
Storing. Once cooled, transfer the stock to airtight containers. Properly stored, the homemade chicken stock will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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