Milky White Yakuzen Medicinal Hot Pot

1. 1

   Thoroughly rinse the chicken bones.

2. 2

   Soak in water to remove the blood from the bones.

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   Prepare your choice of flavor-adding vegetables.

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   Boil vigorously over high heat.

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   Carefully skim off any scum.

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   Do not cover with a lid.

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   This is how it should look after about an hour.

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   The color and taste should still be light.

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   Here it is after 3 hours.

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    If you boil it longer, the taste will be richer and sweeter, and the soup will turn golden, but the flavor of the chicken broth will also be more pronounced.

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    Strain the broth and discard the bones and flavor adding vegetables.

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    Take a break to enjoy a simple cup of broth seasoned with salt and pepper, and garnished with the shredded white stalk of Japanese leeks, and green onions.

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    Prepare your favorite medicinal herbs.

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    Rehydrate the Asian ginseng and jujubes in water to soften.

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    Mince a separate portion of jujubes and place them in an empty tea bag.

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    This will add a strong sweet flavor.

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    Keep the ingredients to a minimum amount.

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    For example, simply add pork belly and grilled Japanese leeks.

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    First add the medicinal herbs with the soaking liquid, the niban dashi, and burdock, and bring to a boil.

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    Then add the pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, and grilled onion to finish.

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    Do not boil the scallions.

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    Serve it with yuzu ponzu sauce with a slice of sudachi citrus for added delight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.