Basic Stock

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Title: Basic Stock
Categories: Soups
Yield: 1

1 1/2 lb Chicken pieces
1 1/2 lb Pork spareribs
15 c Water
3 (to 4) pieces fresh ginger,
Unpeeled and crushed
3 (to 4) scallions, each tied
Into a knot
3 T (to 4T) Chinese rice wine or
Dry sherry

Trim off any excess fat from the chicken and spareribs. With a sharp
knife, chop them into large pieces.

Place the chicken and spareribs in a large pot or pan with the water. Add
the ginger and scallion knots.

Bring to a boil and, using a strainer, skim off the froth. Reduce the heat
and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours.

Strain the stock, discarding the chicken, pork, ginger, and scallions; add
the wine or sherry and return to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Refrigerate the stock when cool. It will keep for up to 4-5 days.
Alternatively, it can be frozen in small containers and defrosted when
required.

Source: A Taste Of The East by Deh-Ta Hsiung, Rafi Fernandez and Steven
Wheeler, page 22

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