February 08, 2012

Chicken Stock (Dry)

Instead of buying chicken stock from the supermarket, we can make our own chicken stock which is all natural and without any chemical additives or preservatives.  This can be used to season soup and sauces.

Ingredients:

300 g chicken breast meat (cut into pieces)
300 g mixed vegetables (celery, carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes) cut into chunky pieces
4 sprigs fresh mixed herbs (sage, rosemary - leaves only)
200 g sea salt, coarse
30 g red wine
1 bay leaf


Method:


Cover
Time
Temp (°C)
Speed
1)  Add meat pieces to mince.  Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Yes
10sec
-
7
2)  Add all vegetables and herbs to chop.
Yes
10sec
-
5
3)  Add minced meat, sea salt, red wine and bay leaf to cook.

Simmering basket
30min
V
2
4)  Blend cooked mixture
Transfer into a jar and leave to cool down.

Yes
1min
 -
10


Note: Stock can be kept fresh in the fridge for a few months.

Usage: Use 1 tsp (approx 1 cube) per 500g water to make 500g liquid stock

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