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Complex
Published 1999
This fragrant, Asian-inspired stock is required for Steamed Pork Belly with Star Anise Consommé.
It can also be used as a base for a soup such as Oxtail Consommé — the fresh aromatic ingredients lift the flavour.
Bring a stockpot of water to a boil and blanch pork bones and trotter for 2 minutes, then remove from pot and plunge into cold water and drain.
Return blanched bones to rinsed-out pot with remaining ingredients and pour in 5 litres cold water. Bring to a boil slowly, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 hours, skimming frequently to remove scum. Strain stock through a fine-meshed si