Broth for Long Life Recipe

Name: Broth for Long Life
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved; 2 bulbs garlic, separated into cloves but not peeled; 1 onion, chopped; 1 1-inch piece ginger, unpeeled; 1 3- to 4-pound chicken, whole; ⅛ teaspoon chili-pepper flakes or 1 very small fresh chili pepper; 10 whole black peppercorns; 10 shiitake mushrooms; salt and additional black pepper to taste; 1 lime, cut into thin slices

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
2 bulbs garlic, separated into cloves but not peeled
1 onion, chopped
1 1-inch piece ginger, unpeeled
1 3- to 4-pound chicken, whole
⅛ teaspoon chili-pepper flakes or 1 very small fresh chili pepper
10 whole black peppercorns
10 shiitake mushrooms
salt and additional black pepper to taste
1 lime, cut into thin slices

1
In the bottom of a large pot over high heat, warm the sesame and vegetable oils.
2
Cover and refrigerate the shrimp and when the oil is nearly sizzling, add the shells and cook, stirring constantly, until the shells are bright pink.
3
Add the garlic, onion and ginger, stir and cook for an additional minute.
4
Add the chicken, the chili-pepper flakes and the black peppercorns along with 2 quarts cold water, or enough to barely cover the chicken.
5
Simmer, skimming as necessary, for 3 hours.
6
Strain and reserve chicken.
7
Cool the broth and remove fat from the surface.
8
Meanwhile, separate the mushroom caps from the stems.
9
Slice the caps thinly.
10
Return the cooled and defatted broth to the soup pot, add the stems and simmer for an additional 2 hours or until the broth is reduced by half.
11
Strain and return to the pot.
12
Adjust seasoning.
13
The broth should taste fiery and quite pungent.
14
When the chicken is cool, shred the meat from the bones and set aside.
15
Add the sliced mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
16
Add the shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.
17
Add the chicken, simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

431

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved, 2 bulbs garlic, separated into cloves but not peeled, and more.

Yes, Broth for Long Life falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broth for Long Life

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