INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse bones to dislodge any blood. Put bones in non-aluminum, heavy 8-qt
stockpot and add cold water. Over high heat, bring to boil. Reduce to
simmer and cook 5-10 minutes, till foam rises to top.
Use large spoon to skim off scum and continue skimming until surface is
mostly clear. Add the rest of the ingredients and reduce heat to weak
simmer. Simmer for 3-4 hours, or until it's reduced by half. Don't stir the
stock and don't let it come to a boil.
Strain finished stock with several layers of cheesecloth. Season with
Kosher salt. Chill. Spoon off congealed fat. Seal, refrigerate (up to 3
days) or freeze till use.
Double Strength Stock:
Same recipe as above, but use 10 cups of plain old homemade unsalted
chicken stock plus 10 cups of water in lieu of 20 cups of water. "DO NOT
USE CANNED CHICKEN STOCK. THE SALT AND SEASONINGS IN A CANNED STOCK WILL
ENLARGE HORRIFICALLY IN RE-COOKING--THE EDIBLE VERSION OF A FUN-HOUSE
MIRROR" - -Barbara Tropp, chef of China Moon.
China Moon Infusion: (8 cups)
3 large, rock-hard heads garlic 2 tablespoons corn or peanut oil 1 small
onion, thinly sliced 1 small serrano chili-cut lengthwise 8 quarter-size
coins of fresh ginger, smashed 12 Cups double stock (or unsalted stock) 1
stalk fresh lemongrass, pounded well and then chopped into finger lengths.
Kosher salt
Roast garlic at 375 for 30 minutes. Smash. Add oil to heavy 4-quart
stockpot and saute onion, chili, ginger, and garlic. Cover and cook over
low heat until vegetables sweat--about 15 minutes, stirring to keep them
from sticking.
Add stock, raise heat and bring to near boil. Maintain steady simmer and
cook 1 hour. Add lemongrass final 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it steep for 1 hour.
Strain the same way as above, remove fat and season with salt and
peppercorns. Store appropriately. This is great just as it is, or with a
few pieces of meat and veggies added to it.
I know this all seems like a bit much, but it's really worth it for the
flavor. And since you might only use 1-2 cups at a time, it's great to keep
in the freezer. You'll really get spoiled against canned stock.
Recipe by: diane@keyway.net
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 285 by "Diane Geary"
<diane@keyway.net> on Nov 22, 1997

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