Basic Chinese Chicken Stock
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Basic Chinese Chicken Stock
Description
The preparation involves stuffing half of the sliced ginger and scallions inside a whole chicken, then placing it with the remaining aromatics in a large pot filled with water. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered gently for about two hours. This slow simmering extracts gelatin, umami, and fragrant notes to create a clear and balanced stock. After cooking, the liquid is strained to remove solids, leaving a light yet hearty broth.
Alternatively, a pressure cooker method can be used for faster extraction, concentrating flavors and producing the stock in less time. A layer of fat may form on the surface once cooled, which can be skimmed off for a leaner broth or left to enhance flavor and mouthfeel depending on dietary preference.
This stock is versatile and can be stored frozen in portions for future use, providing a flavorful base to many Chinese soups, noodle dishes, or braises.
Ingredients
- chicken around 2000g, whole
- 1 ginger small chunk
- 4 scallions
- 2.5 L water to 3L
Instructions
- Regular pot method: Add half of the scallion and ginger inside the chicken. Place all in ingredients in a large stockpot. Add the remaining scallion and ginger. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then slow down the fire to medium low fire. Cover the lid and simmer for 2 hours. strain the broth into individual containers and store them in the freezer for future use
- High-pressure method: Add half of the scallion and ginger inside the chicken. Place all in ingredients in a large stockpot. Add the remaining scallion and ginger. Choose chicken stock or stock procedure. When well cooked, transfer the chicken out. Now, you can directly. Or re-heat the chicken stock to remove the extra water off and you will have more concentrated stock.
- When cooled, there will be a layer of fat floating on the surface. If you are on a diet, you can remove it but it is better to keep it for a better flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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