Ginger-Poached Chicken and Stock

This yields two flavorful products: a whole tender poached chicken and a savory stock that can be used for soups and sauces. The Chinese refer to this method as “white-cooked,” which means it’s cooked very slowly without soy sauce. It produces a delicate, juicy chicken that is great for Cold Noodle Salad with Coconut Peanut Sauce, to name just one of its many uses. The slow cooking also helps ensure that you have a nice clear stock, which is aesthet