Basic Chinese Chicken Stock

Ingredients

Servings

10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1

Whole Chicken

12 cups

Water

2

Carrots , peeled, quartered

1

Onion , peeled, halved

3 stalks

Scallions

1 in

Fresh Ginger , peeled

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Whole Chicken (1) in a stockpot, then fill the pot with just enough Water (12 cups) to cover the chicken.

Step 2

Add the Carrots (2) , Onion (1) , Scallions (3 stalks) and Fresh Ginger (1 in) to the pot.

Step 3

Simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours, skimming the froth from the surface from time to time.

Step 4

Allow to cool slightly, then remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot.

Step 5

Pour through a fine mesh strainer, and into jars, containers or storage bags.