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Chinese Chicken Stock

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Yields about 8 cups.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces (backs, necks, or wings)
  • 10 cups cold water
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions (spring onions, scallions), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste, optional

Preparation:

Rinse the chicken pieces under running water. Place in a large pot with 10 cups water (or enough to cover).
Add the ginger, green onion, rice wine or sherry. Bring to a boil over medium heat, occasionally skimming off the foam that rises to the top.
Add salt to taste and black pepper if desired.
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Strain the broth and use as called for in recipes. Yields about 8 cups.
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