Description
Asian Vegetable Stock is a rich and flavorful base that enhances soups, stews, and various dishes with its vibrant taste. Bursting with the essence of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, this stock serves as a versatile foundation for countless culinary creations. Whether enjoyed on its own or used to elevate your favorite recipes, it brings warmth and depth to your meals. Simple to prepare, you can let it simmer while focusing on other tasks in the kitchen. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this stock is perfect for health-conscious cooking enthusiasts looking to add a homemade touch to their dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 of a napa cabbage (cut in half lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 7 slices ginger (20g, or 0.7 oz.)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and cut in half)
- 2 cubes white fermented bean curd (optional)
- 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)
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut napa cabbage in half lengthwise, drizzle with vegetable oil, and roast for 25 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- If using, add fermented bean curd and cook for an additional minute. Then incorporate onion, carrots, scallions, daikon radish, dried kelp, dried shiitake mushrooms, and water into the pot.
- After roasting, add the napa cabbage to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 4 hours.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into another container, season with salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg