How to make Healthy Chicken Stock Cubes at home without MSG or preservatives

chicken carcasses

🥗Healthier: turkey carcasses

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Turkey carcasses provide a similar flavor, while chicken wings are often less expensive.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: kosher salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor while being more natural.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried basil offers a similar aromatic quality.

peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more accessible and provides a similar heat.

Simmer chicken with bones or a whole chicken in a large pot.

Add celery, chopped tomatoes, carrots cut into big chunks, garlic, ginger, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and salt to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the first 30 minutes.

Simmer gently for several hours, adding water as needed to keep ingredients submerged.

Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding solids.

Let the stock cool completely before transferring to ice cube trays.

Once frozen, pop the stock cubes out and store in a freezer bag.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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