THAI CHICKEN STOCK

Thai Chicken Stock image

Provided by JETTILA

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 chicken carcass
¾ cup thinly sliced galangal
2 kaffir lime leaves, or to taste
2 stalks lemon grass, crushed
2 chopped Thai chiles, or to taste
2 cloves peeled garlic
1 shallot, sliced
10 cups water

Steps:

Place the chicken carcass into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain, and rinse the carcass under running water. Return the carcass to the pot along with the galangal, lime leaves, lemon grass, chile peppers, garlic, and shallot. Pour in 10 cups of water.
Return to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, skimming the foam and fat often. Strain through cheesecloth before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g