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Ingredients
Broth
4 tbsp vegetable oil- 1 lb mixed fresh mushrooms such as shiitake, king oyster or portobello, thinly sliced
2 large onions cut into 2-inch pieces
5 large Shallot thinly sliced
1 head garlic cloves separated and peeled
2 bunches scallions coarsely chopped, plus extra for serving- ½ large head Napa cabbage sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 2 large leeks cleaned and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 3-inch piece fresh ginger scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces- ½ cup Shaoxing wine, michiu or dry sake
- 1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp granulated sugar- 3 dried jujubes pitted
- 2 tbsp dried goji berries
10 cups cold water
To finish
1 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt Morton alternative: 1 3/4 tsp for the base batch; scale with the yield
Equipment
Equipment images are illustrative. Exact products may vary.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Cook the fresh mushrooms for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Add the onions, shallots, garlic and chopped scallions. Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the onions soften and color lightly.
- Add the cabbage, leeks, ginger and wine. Cook and stir for 5–8 minutes, until the cabbage softens.
- Add the dried shiitakes, sugar, pitted jujubes, goji berries and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and maintain a gentle boil for 1 hour.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently on the solids to recover the broth. Pick out mushrooms to serve if desired, discarding tough stems, and discard the remaining solids.
- Stir in the measured salt and taste before adding more. Serve with the reserved mushrooms and extra scallions. If saving the broth, cool promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours.
Notes
The base batch makes about 2 1/2 quarts, depending on evaporation.
Use dried jujubes with their pits removed. They are also sold as Chinese red dates.
