Chicken Broth for the Soul
6m+Freezer-friendlyBatch cookSingapore
INGREDIENTS
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 onion, halved
- 2 chicken carcasses
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 spring onion (white part)
- 1 tbsp dried anchovies or dried shrimp
- 1 tbsp dried soy beans (optional)
HOW TO COOK
- 1Blanch the bones in boiling water 3–5 min (or soak in cold water 1 hr), then rinse off any impurities.
- 2Put everything into a pressure cooker and add enough water to cover.
- 3Cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
- 4Strain the broth, cool, and freeze in cubes.
TIP
A no-salt flavour base — drop a cube into congee or purées. 6–10m: 15ml cubes.
Always follow your paediatrician's guidance on allergens and choking-hazard textures. Cook eggs, fish and meat thoroughly and serve food just warm.