Zhejiang Clear Broth
Chinese Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine

Zhejiang Clear Broth

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 600g chicken with bones, cut into pieces
  • • 3 slices ginger
  • • 2 spring onions
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1500ml water
  • • 1 tsp white pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cut the chicken into pieces and rinse.

2
Phase 2

Boil the chicken for 5 minutes and rinse off the scum.

3
Phase 3

Simmer with ginger, spring onions, and Shaoxing wine in 1500ml water for 60 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Skim the surface until the broth runs clear.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt and white pepper.

6
Phase 6

Ladle the clear broth into bowls and serve hot.