Homemade Chicken Essence, better than store bought ones 💯

Ingredients

• 30 g Ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 4 pieces Chicken Legs (skinless, bone‑in, dark meat)
• 1 sheet Food‑Grade Plastic Wrap (heat‑resistant, used to seal the bowl)

Instructions

1. Prepare Aromatics

   Place the sliced ginger and salt into the large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Chicken

   Nestle the four skinless chicken legs into the bowl, arranging them around the ginger.

   Time: PT2M

3. Seal the Bowl

   Cover the bowl tightly with a sheet of food‑grade plastic wrap or foam, sealing all edges so no steam escapes.

   Time: PT2M

4. Set Up Steamer

   Fill the steamer pot with about 2 inches of water, bring to a gentle medium boil, then place the sealed bowl inside. Cover with the vented lid.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Steam the Chicken

   Steam for 45 minutes, allowing the condensed steam to mingle with ginger and salt, extracting a clear, gelatin‑rich broth.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Cool and Remove Chicken

   Using tongs, carefully lift the hot bowl from the steamer. Set the cooked chicken aside for another use and let the bowl cool for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Extract the Essence

   Unwrap the bowl, pour the clear liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle.

   Time: PT3M

8. Store or Serve

   Use the chicken essence immediately as a health tonic or flavor booster, or refrigerate/freezer for later use.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fat

1 g

Fiber

0 g