The combination and the amount used of special chicken and veggies, as well as the seasoning/aromatics and the six hours of cooking time, result in a heavenly broth. The addition of wide rice noodles and garden-fresh cilantro are all thats needed to transform these simple ingredients into a wonderful, immensely satisfying culinary delight.
Total Time
6hr
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Chef's Opinion
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
1
(3 lb)
Whole Chicken
•
2
lb
Chicken Back
•
9
cups
Mixed Vegetables
•
40
cups
Water
•
8
Star Anise
•
3
Cinnamon Sticks
•
2
Tbsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
•
1
Tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste
•
1
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
1
pinch
Cayenne Pepper
•
to taste
Rice Noodles
•
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
, chopped
Cooking Instructions
1.
Simmer the Whole Chicken (1), Chicken Back (2 lb), and Mixed Vegetables (9 cups) in lightly salted Water (40 cups) for 2 hours. The stock will reduce to about 2-3 quarts, so take it very easy with the salt at this time.
2.
After 2 hours, the chicken is still extremely tough. At this point, add in Star Anise (8), Cinnamon Sticks (3), Sichuan Peppercorns (2 Tbsp), Ginger Garlic Paste (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch), and 2 Tbsp of juice from a Lemon (1).
3.
Simmer until the chicken is tender, between 3 and 4 hours more.
4.
After a total of 5-6 hours of slow simmering, remove the chicken and cover with a damp cloth to avoid discoloring of the meat.
5.
Strain the soup, discard the solids. There should be 2 quarts of soup at this point, if not, adjust by reducing or adding liquid.
6.
Remove the fat to the amount you prefer or none at all. Check and adjust the seasonings.
7.
Cover the Rice Noodles (to taste) with very hot water, let them steep according to the instruction on the packaging.
8.
Remove the meat from the bones, separately remove the skin, wings, and neck. Optionally you can keep the white and dark meats separate.
9.
Add rice noodles to a bowl. Top with white meat, broth, and sprinkle generously with Fresh Cilantro (to taste).
Author's Notes
This recipe makes 2 generous main courses or 6 appetizers.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
2260
FAT
142.6 g
PROTEIN
123.4 g
CARBS
99.1 g
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