Taiwanese Aromatic Broth
by
Mapu
A rich and aromatic broth infused with typical Taiwanese flavors and Brazilian Cachaça! This broth is so versatile and serves multiple uses. Lǎo lǔ, as it is also known, can be used as a base for chicken foot stews, pork knuckle and even tofu.
- Level
Basic
- Cooking
1h
- Overral
1h+
- Ready
Unpeeled Ginger
⅓ cupScallion
8Unpeeled Garlic
8 clovesStar Anise
8Sichuan Pepper
1tbspSoy Sauce
400mlCachaça
200mlWhite Sugar
100gWater
400mlVegetable Oil
½ tbsp
Unpeeled Ginger
⅓ cupScallion
8Unpeeled Garlic
8 clovesStar Anise
8Sichuan Pepper
1tbspSoy Sauce
400mlCachaça
200mlWhite Sugar
100gWater
400mlVegetable Oil
½ tbsp
Taiwanese Aromatic Broth
Mapu
Slice ⅓cup of ginger
Add ½tbsp of vegetable oil to a saucepan over medium heat
Add 8 scallions
Add the sliced ginger
Add 8 cloves of garlic. Mix ingredients to cook them evenly
Add 1tbsp of sichuan pepper
Add 8 star anise. Stir to evenly cook them
Add 400ml of soy sauce
Add 200ml of cachaça
Add 100g of sugar
Add 400ml of water. Stir to combine
Simmer for 30m to infuse the flavors
Turn off the heat. Let the broth cool in the pan for 20m
Strain. The Taiwanese aromatic broth is ready
Enjoy!