Japanese Chicken Stock Recipe
A basic Japanese chicken stock recipe, perfect for soups and ramen.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 whole Chicken cleaned and cut into pieces
- 1 large Onion peeled and halved
- 2 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 piece Ginger about 2 inches, sliced
- 2 stalks Green Onions cut into large pieces
- 2 liters Water
1. Place the chicken pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then drain and rinse the chicken to remove impurities.
2. Return the chicken to the pot and add the onion, garlic, ginger, green onions, and 2 liters of water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface.
4. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids. Let the stock cool, then refrigerate or freeze for later use.
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg