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Asian Vegetable Stock

Asian Vegetable Stock

Asian Vegetable Stock is a delightful and rich base that transforms your culinary creations with its vibrant flavors and aromatic essence. This versatile stock captures the heart of Asian cuisine, making it perfect for soups, stews, or as an invigorating sip on its own. Crafted from a medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, this stock is not only easy to prepare but also healthy, ensuring you can enhance your meals without artificial additives. With the right blend of ingredients, you’ll find that this stock becomes a staple in your kitchen, ready to elevate any dish.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings (2 cups per serving) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 of a napa cabbage (cut in half lengthwise)
  • 7 slices ginger (20g, or 0.7 oz.)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and cut in half)
  • 1 onion (peeled and quartered)
  • 1 pound carrots (450g, peeled and cut into large chunks)
  • 8 scallions (ends removed)
  • 8 ounces daikon radish (225g, peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 2 cubes white fermented bean curd (0.8 ounces, 23g, optional)
  • 1 5×5 inch piece dried kelp (kombu) (13x13cm, rinsed)
  • 16 dried shiitake mushrooms (rinsed)
  • 16 cups water (1 gallon, or about 4L)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut the napa cabbage in half lengthwise, drizzle with vegetable oil, and roast on a sheet pan for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add onion, carrots, scallions, daikon radish, dried kelp, shiitake mushrooms, water, and the roasted napa cabbage to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 4 hours to develop flavors.
  5. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve and season with salt to taste.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Freshness matters; use high-quality vegetables for best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding other aromatics like lemongrass or additional veggies based on your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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