2 pounds (908 grams) chicken backs and neck or wings or a combination
One 4-ounce (113-gram) piece fresh ginger, sliced
4 scallions, coarsely chopped, plus 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns |
Into a medium Dutch oven, add the chicken, ginger, coarsely chopped scallions, garlic, carrot, celery and black peppercorns. Add cold water to cover the chicken by an inch (about 4 quarts/16 cups). Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, skimming any foam that rises to the surface as it cooks
Place a large cheesecloth-lined colander over a large bowl or heat-resistant pitcher and strain the broth, discarding the solids. Portion as desired and freeze/use. |