Recipe Types broth and stock

Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock)

Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock)

Dashi is a traditional Japanese broth that forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes. It is made by extracting umami compounds from ingredients such as kelp (kombu), bonito flakes (katsuobushi), and dried sardines (niboshi). Dashi adds depth and subtle flavor…

Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Beef Soup (Bún bò Huế)

Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Beef Soup (Bún bò Huế)

Bún bò Huế is a popular Vietnamese noodle soup that originated in the old imperial capital of Huế. Ingredients Broth 4 tbsp Huế shrimp paste 1 small onion, finely chopped Vegetable oil 2 fresh medium-sized pigs feet, cut into 1…

Fish Stock (Fumet de poisson)

Fish Stock (Fumet de poisson)

Fumet de poisson is a fish stock. Ingredients 3 lb fish trimmings 2 quarts water 1 cup coarsely-chopped onions ¾ cup celery with leaves, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup leeks or green onions including green part, sliced and thoroughly washed 1…

Turkey Soup

Turkey Soup

Turkey soup works well as a meal for an ordinary day. Chicken may be used in place of turkey, but is not as nice and often costs more per pound. Ingredients Raw turkey Celery Broccoli Wide egg noodles Sage Rosemary…

Veal Stock

Veal Stock

Ingredients 5 lb veal shank, sawn into 2-inch lengths 2 lb veal shin bones, sawn into 2-inch lengths 1 lb veal marrow bones 2 lb chicken carcasses ½ lb (2 medium) onions, in medium dice 4 oz (2 medium) carrots,…

Rosół (Polish Meat Soup)

Rosół (Polish Meat Soup)

Rosół is a traditional Polish meat broth. The most popular variety is Rosół z kury, or clear chicken (hen) soup. It is commonly served with fine noodles, often home made, like Jewish lokshen. It is important to differentiate the type…

Phở Bò (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Phở Bò (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Along with phở gà, phở bò (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) could easily be called Vietnam’s national dish. Most often served in the early morning, it is available on any street corner, everywhere in Vietnam, all day, and is a staple…

Mutton Broth

Mutton Broth

This recipe for mutton broth has been adapted into modern language from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia. Ingredients 3 pounds scrag of fresh mutton neck, cut into several pieces 2 quarts cold water A few turnips, cut into slices A few…

Duck Stock

Duck Stock

Ingredients Leftover bones from roast duck Pan drippings Duck giblets (gizzard, heart, neck, skinned/peeled duck feet) 1 tsp salt (or to taste) 6 cups (1200 ml) water ½ tsp vinegar Procedure Cook everything in a tightly covered heavy stock pot…

Chicken Stock

Chicken Stock

Ingredients 4 lb (2 kg) chicken carcasses 4 oz (125 g) onions, in medium dice 2 oz (60 g) carrots, in medium dice 2 oz (60 g) celery with leaves, in medium dice 2 oz (60 g) parsnips (optional), in…

Beef Stock

Beef Stock

Ingredients 3 lb beef shin bones, sawn into 2-inch lengths 3 lb beef marrow bones, sawn into 2-inch lengths 2 lb beef short ribs, sawn into 2-inch lengths 2 lb veal shank, sawn into 2-inch lengths 1 lb chicken carcasses…