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Chicken Broth for the Soul

Smooth broth · 65 min · 6–8 portions

6m+Freezer-friendlyBatch cookSingapore
  • 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)
  1. 1Blanch the bones in boiling water 3–5 min (or soak in cold water 1 hr), then rinse off any impurities.
  2. 2Put everything into a pressure cooker and add enough water to cover.
  3. 3Cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
  4. 4Strain the broth, cool, and freeze in cubes.

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.