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A steaming bowl of clear golden chicken broth with fresh herbs and ginger slices

Mum's Medicine Chicken Broth

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg chicken carcasses and parts
  • 3 liters cold water
  • 2 large onions , quartered
  • 4 large carrots , roughly chopped
  • 4 stalks celery , roughly chopped
  • 1 whole head garlic, halved crosswise
  • 50 g fresh ginger, sliced
  • 10 sprips fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leave s
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Place chicken parts and cold water in a large 8-quart stockpot.
  2. Add apple cider vinegar and allow to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer.
  4. Skim and discard any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
  5. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  6. Simmer uncovered for a minimum of 4 hours, ensuring the liquid stays just below a boil.
  7. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding solids.
  8. Season with salt to taste and cool rapidly before storage.