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Savory Chinese-Style Chicken Stock

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A flavorful and aromatic chicken stock made with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and coriander, perfect as a base for soups and other dishes.

Ingredients for Savory Chinese-Style Chicken Stock

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5.5 people

Water

quarts

Whole Chickens With Giblets, cleaned and each bird quartered

0 lb

Chicken Wings

0 lb

Fresh Ginger, unpeeled, cut into 3 equal pieces and lightly smashed

0 oz

Garlic Clove, peeled

each

Scallions, cut crosswise into thirds

bunch

Onions, quartered

each

Fresh Coriander Sprigs, cut into 3-inch lengths

0 oz

Boxthorn Seeds, soaked in hot water to cover for 10 minutes and drained

cups

Salt

tablespoons

How to Make Savory Chinese-Style Chicken Stock

1. Blanch the Chicken

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the quartered chicken, giblets, and chicken wings. Allow them to boil for about 2 minutes. You’ll notice blood and juices rising to the top; this step helps to remove impurities, ensuring a clearer stock.

2. Rinse the Chicken

Once the chicken has been blanched, transfer it to a colander and rinse it thoroughly under cold water. This helps to remove any remaining impurities that might cloud the stock.

3. Prepare the Stock

Empty the pot and refill it with the remaining 8.5 quarts of water. Add the blanched chicken parts and giblets back into the pot. Toss in the ginger, garlic, scallions, onions, coriander sprigs, fried onions, boxthorn seeds, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. This slow simmering process, which will take around 5 hours, extracts the deep flavors from the ingredients. Occasionally, skim off any residue that rises to the surface to keep the stock clear.

4. Strain and Store the Stock

After 5 hours, remove the stock from the heat. Allow it to cool slightly before straining it through a fine-mesh strainer into containers for storage. Let the stock cool completely before refrigerating it for up to 5 days or freezing it for up to 3 months. Remember to skim off the fat layer from the top before using the stock in your recipes.

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