Bone meal, usually refers to a soup base or stock made from bones as the main raw material, which is used to cook various soups or stews. Here are the basic steps to make bone meal:
Pork bones (pork leg bones, pork backbones, etc.) or beef bones: 2-3 catties.
Water: The amount that is enough to cover the bones.
Ginger: a small piece, sliced.
Green onions: 1 section, cut into sections.
Cooking wine: to taste (for deodorization).
Salt: to taste. Handling bones:Rinse the selected pork or beef bones with water to remove impurities on the surface.
Blanching:Put the bones in a pot, add enough water, and add the appropriate amount of cooking wine. After boiling over high heat, continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, remove the bones, rinse with clean water to remove blood and turbidity.
Prepare the pot:Clean the pot in which the bones are boiled and put the processed bones in the pot.
Add water:Add enough water so that the surface of the water covers the bones.
Stew:Once the heat is boiling, skim off the foam, reduce the heat to low and add the sliced ginger and green onions.
Stew Time:The simmering time can be adjusted according to the type of bone and individual taste, and generally takes more than 2-4 hours. You can use an electric stew cup or pressure cooker to shorten the simmering time.
Seasoning:In the final stage of simmering, the right amount of salt can be added according to the texture to make the stock more delicious.
Filtering:Strain the stewed stock through a strainer and remove the bone residue, ginger and onion residue to obtain a clear broth.
Save or use:Stock can be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, or frozen for later use. It can also be used directly to cook a variety of soups or stews.
This is a basic bone meal making method, you can try adding some other seasonings such as goji berry, astragalus, etc., according to your needs and personal tastes, to add flavor. Remember to pay attention to the heat and seasoning to make the bone meal delicious.