Homemade Refreshing Chicken Broth
On a cold day, nothing warms the heart like a bowl of steaming chicken soup! Come learn how to make this nutritious family favorite that will warm both your stomach and your soul!
INGREDIENTS
- One small hen (approximately 1500 grams).
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the Chicken:
Start with a 1.5 kg small hen.
Use a torch to singe off any remaining feathers.
Discard the skin from the neck.
Chop the chicken into small pieces using the back of a knife.
After chopping, rinse the chicken in clean water, adding a small handful of dried starch or all-purpose flour to help remove blood.
Rinse several times until the water runs clear.
Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Ingredients:
Rinse a small amount of mushrooms in clean water to soak and clean them.
You can also add codonopsis root, angelica root, and jujubes to enhance the nourishing properties.
Blanch the Chicken:
In a pot, add cold water and the chicken pieces.
Add a few slices of ginger and some yellow wine or cooking wine.
Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises.
Boil for 3-5 minutes to remove blood from the chicken.
Once done, remove the chicken pieces and place them in a bowl.
Rinse them with warm water.
Simmer the Chicken:
Use a clay pot and add enough mineral water or clean water, then heat it up.
Add ginger slices and green onion segments.
Once the water is hot, add the blanched chicken pieces, soaked mushrooms, and jujubes (drained).
Do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil, then reduce to the lowest heat and cover, simmering for about 1 hour.
Its best not to add water during this time; if necessary, add hot water.
Season and Finish:
After an hour, when the chicken is tender, add salt for seasoning.
Add a small amount of goji berries, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes.
Adjust the simmering time based on the tenderness of the chicken.
If using a rice cooker, it will take about 30 to 40 minutes.
And there you have it—a delicious stewed chicken ready to enjoy!