Clear Stock

Ching Tong

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Vibrant Hong Kong Table: 88 Iconic Vegan Recipes from Dim Sum to Late-Night Snacks

By Christine Wong

Published 2024

  • About

Clear broths are a staple of dinnertime in Hong Kong homes; at restaurants, they are served as a lai tong 例湯, or soup of the day, at the start of the meal. They are flavorful broths made with seasonal ingredients and slow-cooked for many hours. Not only are they comforting for the soul, but they have medicinal benefits, such as removing dampness (water retention), clearing heat, and balancing and nourishing the body. This clear stock can be used for Macaroni S