Indonesian Chicken Broth Recipe
Ingredients
6 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 slice ginger root
1/2 teaspoon laos
1/2 teaspoon serehpoeder
1/2 teaspoon boemboe godok
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup julienned raw chicken
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced on diagonal
1/2 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 to 3 ounces bean-thread noodles, soaked in water to cover
10 minutes, drained and cut into 4-inch lengths
Slivered green onions
Directions
Combine stock, bay leaves, ginger and seasonings.
Cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Add chicken last 10 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and ginger.
Cook celery and onion in oil, covered, 10 minutes.
Add to broth, bring to boil and cook 5 minutes.
Add bean-thread noodles and boil 2 to 3 minutes.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Add chicken last 10 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and ginger.
Cook celery and onion in oil, covered, 10 minutes.
Add to broth, bring to boil and cook 5 minutes.
Add bean-thread noodles and boil 2 to 3 minutes.
Adjust seasonings to taste.