Using chicken concentrate is a simple way to create flavorful chicken stock for various culinary applications. The primary method involves mixing the concentrate with hot water.
Making Chicken Stock with Concentrate
Based on the provided instructions, creating a delicious chicken stock from concentrate is straightforward:
- Shake Well: Before opening or using the concentrate, always give the container a good shake. This ensures that the contents are uniformly mixed, preventing any settling of ingredients at the bottom.
- Measure: For a standard cup of stock, measure out 1 cup of boiling water.
- Add Concentrate: Measure 1 1/2 teaspoons (TSP) of the chicken concentrate.
- Stir: Add the measured concentrate into the boiling water and stir well until it is completely dissolved.
This yields 1 cup of ready-to-use chicken stock. You can easily scale this ratio up or down depending on the quantity of stock you need for your recipe.
Quick Guide to Making Stock
Here’s a quick reference for the standard method:
| Ingredient | Amount | Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Concentrate | 1 1/2 Teaspoons | Stir into... |
| Boiling Water | 1 Cup | ...this amount |
Remember to shake the concentrate well before measuring.
Storage Considerations
Unlike some other types of stock or broth ingredients, this chicken concentrate does not require refrigeration. This makes it a convenient pantry staple, ready for use whenever you need it without taking up valuable refrigerator space.
Using Your Chicken Stock
Once you have made the stock using the concentrate and boiling water, it can be used just like any other chicken stock or broth.
Here are a few common ways to incorporate it into your cooking:
- Soups and Stews: Use as the liquid base for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, hearty stews, or chowders.
- Sauces and Gravies: Add depth of flavor to pan sauces, gravies, or reductions.
- Rice and Grains: Cook rice, quinoa, or other grains in chicken stock instead of water for richer flavor.
- Braises and Roasts: Use as the liquid when braising meats or as part of the liquid for roasting vegetables or poultry.
- Flavor Boost: A splash of stock can enhance the flavor of sautéed vegetables or stir-fries.
By following the simple instructions of shaking, measuring, and stirring into boiling water, you can quickly produce a flavorful chicken stock from the concentrate for a wide range of culinary uses.
