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Of course, part of the fun of making your own stock is that it lends
itself to an almost infinite array of variations. There's no need to
adhere slavishly to any fixed recipe. Be flexible; making a stock isn't
like baking a cake, and as long as you keep a few things in mind, the
end results are almost certain to be tasty.
other
good things to add...
bay leaf | Add a leaf or two to your pot.
garlic | Throw in a few crushed cloves.
potatoes | No need to peel; just scrub, chunk and add a big
potato or a few small ones
sweet potatoes | See above.
scallions | Rinse, tear into 2" sections and toss in, root
end and all.
mushrooms | Wash well (mushrooms are often quite dirty, so
be thorough about the cleaning), and use whole, including stems.
miscellaneous peels and nubs from your veggie trimmings | Onion
peels, carrot butts, naked corn cobs and the like might not make for
terribly good eating, but all still have good flavor that can be used
for stock. Just keep veggie trimmings in a freezer baggie as they
accumulate during the course of your regular cooking, adding to the
stash until your next stock-making session.
things
to avoid....
anything from the cabbage family | This means not only
cabbages, but also broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and the like
(veggies from this family tend to get overpoweringly sulfurous as they
cook for a long time … not a good quality for a stock)
celery leaves | These can be pretty bitter, so it's best
not to use them.
tomatoes | These tend to dominate, and add too much acidity to
the stock.
red onions | These impart an odd coloring to the stock.
beets | Ditto.
asparagus | Has a very strong flavor that tends to take over.
So substitute and add
ingredients using stuff you have on hand; experiment until you find a
combination that tastes just right to you. Start making your own veggie
stock, and you'll never reach for those bland little bouillon cubes
again.
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