Chinese chicken stock

Step 1

Clean the chicken bones and the giblets thoroughly.

Step 2

Place the chicken bones, giblets, ginger, and spring onion into a large stockpot.

Step 3

Add enough cold water to cover all the ingredients.

Step 4

Bring the stock to a boil over high heat.

Step 5

When it comes to a boil, gently reduce to low heat to simmer the stock for three hours.

Step 6

Use a slotted spoon to remove the scum floating on the surface occasionally.

Step 7

After three hours, remove the bones.

Step 8

Pour the stock through a wire mesh strainer, then let it pass through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth to produce a clean stock.