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FOR THE CHICKEN BROTH: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
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Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
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Cool and strain through a very fine sieve to make as clear a broth as possible.
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Cover and refrigerate.
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Remove all particles of fat that settle on top.
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FOR THE CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP: Cut chicken breast into long slivers.
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Place in a bowl.
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Pour sake on top and marinate 30 to 40 minutes.
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Cut the mushrooms into small quarters.
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You may add one imported dried mushroom for more flavour if you wish.
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Drain the chicken, reserving the sake.
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Roll each piece of chicken in rice flour or cornstarch.
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Drop into a saucepan of boiling water and poach 10 minutes.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Bring the chicken broth to the boil, add the reserved sake and taste for salt.
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Add mushrooms and simmer 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken pieces.
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To serve, place a few pieces of chicken and some mushrooms in individual bowls, then fill the bowl with broth.
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Top with a paper-thin slice of lime or lemon.
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*If you don't have chicken bones then use altogether for the chicken broth 3 pounds of chicken wings.
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