Stewed bone broth is a common tonic on the table of Chinese. A pot of bone broth that tastes good not only provides rich nutrients, but also brings warmth to the cold winter days. But how do you make a pot of bone broth that is both delicious and healthy? In fact, the secret lies in the two ingredients added to the soup – ginger and goji berries.
Ginger: Remove the smell and improve the freshness
When it comes to bone broth, ginger is an indispensable seasoning. Not only does it remove the fishy smell from the bones, but it also adds a special flavor to the soup because of its characteristic spicy taste. Ginger is rich in gingerene and gingerone, which are highly volatile and gradually released during stewing, intertwining with the fleshy aroma of the bones to create an appetizing compound. Moreover, ginger also helps to promote the secretion of digestive juices, which further enhances the delicious taste of bone broth.
Goji berry: nourishing and healthy
The goji berries simmered with ginger are the finishing touch to this pot of bone broth. Goji berries contain a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, and when goji berries are stewed with bones, their nutrients will gradually penetrate into the soup, making this pot of bone broth not only delicious, but also has a good nourishing effect.
When choosing authentic Ningxia wolfberry, there are the following four tips for you to learn from.
First of all, distinguish by color. Real Ningxia wolfberries have a natural yellow or white color at the tip, while those that have been dyed with pigment have a red color on the pedicles or dark brown when they have been roasted with sulfur. Therefore, when buying, you must pay attention to the color of the goji berries to avoid being confused by too bright colors.
Secondly, distinguish from the shape. Ningxia wolfberries are oblong in shape and most of them float on the surface of the water when placed in the water. This is different from goji berries in Inner Mongolia, Qinghai and other places, which tend to sink to the bottom. If you find that the wolfberry sinks underneath when making tea or soup, then it is most likely not authentic Ningxia wolfberry.
Let's talk about smells. Authentic Ningxia wolfberries have a natural sweetness, but they may have a hint of bitterness after eating. If you grab a handful of goji berries and put them under your nose and smell a pungent choking smell, then it is likely that they have been fumigated with sulfur.
Finally, discern by taste. Real Ningxia wolfberries should taste sweet, not sour. If you feel sour, astringent, or bitter when you taste it, then it is likely to be a processed goji berry or not an authentic Ningxia goji berry at all.
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Stewing techniques
In addition to ginger and goji berries, there are also some tips that are important to make a pot of bone broth with a rich white flavor. First of all, the selection of materials is the key. Fresh bones are the basis for a good soup, so choose bones with tender flesh and full marrow. Secondly, it is also important to wash the bones. Soaking the bones in light salt water first helps to remove blood and impurities. Then, the process of blanching cannot be ignored either. Slowly boiling the bones in cold water over medium-low heat not only further removes blood and impurities, but also makes the subsequent stew smoother.
Next is the simmering step. Add an appropriate amount of lard to the pan, add the processed bones when the oil temperature is moderate, and fry over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. At this time, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, cook on high heat for 5 minutes to let the soup boil quickly, then add ginger slices and turn to low heat and simmer for 80 minutes. In this process, the foam and grease on the surface can be skimmed off in a timely manner, making the soup more refreshing and non-greasy. After 80 minutes, add the prepared goji berries and an appropriate amount of salt, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Whether it's a cold winter or a warm season, a hot bowl of bone broth can be comforting and satisfying. In addition, cooking at home can also ensure the freshness and hygiene of the ingredients, so that the family can eat safely and healthily. Next time you stew bone broth, try adding ginger and goji berries to make a delicious and nutritious pot of bone broth!
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