How to Make Court Bouillon - Court Bouillon Stock

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar acidity without alcohol.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

shellfish

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: chicken

Mushrooms add umami while being more affordable.

Add 4 quarts of water to a large pot.

Add the Mirepoix (cut small) to the water.

Add rock salt (or regular salt if rock salt is unavailable).

Add whole peppercorns to the pot.

Add white wine vinegar (for shellfish) or lemon juice (for fish).

Add bay leaves to the mixture.

Add fresh or dried thyme to the pot.

Break parsley into small pieces and add it to the pot (including stems if desired).

Take the pot to the stove and bring it to a boil on high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes of simmering, turn off the heat and let it infuse for another 10 minutes.

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