CHINESE CHICKEN SOUP STOCK

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A request for Chinese Chicken Stock. From the book The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines: China, Greece, and Rome by Jeff Smith.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 lbs chicken backs (or both) or 5 lbs chicken necks (or both)
2 slices fresh ginger, each the size of a 25 cent piece
2 chinese preserved turnip or 2 preserved radish, in balls, coarsely chopped and rinsed with fresh water

Steps:

  • Place the bones in a 12 quart stockpot and cover with water.
  • On high heat bring the bones barely to a simmer.
  • Do Not Boil (yet).
  • Foam and scum will form.
  • Again, do not boil.
  • Drain the bones, discarding water, and rinse the bones in fresh water.
  • Add 1 quart water per pound of bones (5) and ginger and rinsed dried turnip.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 1 hour uncovered.
  • Strain the soup and discard the solids.
  • Remove the fat by chilling and skimming off.
  • Note: Dried turnip ball is found in Oriental markets and a must in making good Chinese stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.8, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 0.2

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