Lotus And Chicken Essence Broth Recipe

Name: Lotus And Chicken Essence Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken thighs (legs, wings, or whole chicken all work fine. Roasted chicken bones would also be great to add, but some dark meat chicken is important for this broth); 2 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks; 3 dried shiitake mushrooms; 6 dried red dates; 3-5 dried lotus slices or chunks; (optional) goji berries are also a good addition to this; (optional) 1/2 inch knob of Virginia ham is also good and adds a smoky undertone.; Note: The mushrooms, dates, and lotus can be purchased at Asian food stores or on-line.; 10-½ cups water; salt

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken thighs (legs, wings, or whole chicken all work fine. Roasted chicken bones would also be great to add, but some dark meat chicken is important for this broth)
2 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
3 dried shiitake mushrooms
6 dried red dates
3-5 dried lotus slices or chunks
(optional) goji berries are also a good addition to this
(optional) 1/2 inch knob of Virginia ham is also good and adds a smoky undertone.
Note: The mushrooms, dates, and lotus can be purchased at Asian food stores or on-line.
10-½ cups water
salt

1
Briefly brown chicken in a large pot.
2
Add water to cover chicken and deglaze pot. Add rest of ingredients and 1Tbsp of salt. Bring to boil. Taste and adjust with more salt if necessary.
3
Simmer for a long time, at least 4 hours, with the lid on. You can do this over low heat on the stove or overnight in a crockpot. Add water to keep chicken and other ingredients covered. Add salt as necessary to taste. The stock is done when the meat has completely fallen off the bone and taken on a red hue. The lotus should be uniformly dark red.
4
Remove fat. You can do this by skimming the top with a spoon or using a fat separator and pouring off the liquid at the bottom. (Alternatively, refrigerate stock and scrape off cooled fat.) Re-boil before serving.
5
The broth can be served as is or strained first to remove bits and bones. The chicken left will be stringy and not flavorful, so I do not serve it. However, you can serve the carrots and lotus with the soup. Add salt as necessary to taste.
6
The lotus can also be removed from the broth and cut into smaller chunks. Serve simply drizzled with soy sauce.

238

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken thighs (legs, wings, or whole chicken all work fine. Roasted chicken bones would also be great to add, but some dark meat chicken is important for this broth), 2 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks, 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, 6 dried red dates, and more.

Yes, Lotus And Chicken Essence Broth 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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Lotus And Chicken Essence Broth

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