Asian Broth

Asian Broth

adapted from Cuisine at Home

Dried mushrooms can be pricey in a supermarket. If you have an Asian Market nearby you can find them much cheaper. I can get 6 ounces of dried shiitake mushrooms for only $3.99.

4 cups homemade chicken stock or store bought broth 

1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup sliced, halved, fresh ginger
2 tsp. fish sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar substitute
1 oz. died shiitake mushroom caps
3 dried Thai chiles or other small dried chiles
2 tsp. dried lemongrass or 2 stalks fresh*
Zest of 1/2 lemon

1. Combine all ingredients in a stockpot. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and use.

Enjoy!

* If using dried lemongrass you may want to strain the broth through cheesecloth before using.