Aged Braising Liquid
A basic braising liquid simmered with salt, scallion segments, ginger pieces, and star anise; the more it is reused, the richer and more fragrant it becomes.
Ingredients
salt
400 g
scallion segments
500 g
ginger chunks
500 g
star anise
100 g
water
50 kg
Instructions
1
Preparing the Braising Liquid
Add 400 g salt, 500 g each of scallion segments and ginger chunks, 100 g star anise, and 50 kg water to a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and it is ready.
2
Use and Storage
When using, bring the liquid to a boil, add the prepared goose heads and braise until cooked through, then remove. After each use, strain and bring back to a boil. Add seasonings as needed when reusing. Day after day, the braising liquid grows more fragrant with age.
