Broth is the real queen of Polish soups. Traditionally cooked on Sunday, brewed for several hours, it delighted many people with its taste. For many people it is a signature dish, but some people struggle with it like they would with the most complicated dish. The reason for failure in cooking broth can be simple mistakes. What? We tell you how to avoid them.
What to do to prevent the broth from becoming cloudy? How to save cloudy broth?
The cause of the broth becoming cloudy is usually too much haste. The thing about broth is that it requires patience. The slower it is, the better it will taste and have a better consistency. Collecting the so-called noise, i.e. white scum coming from meat protein. After cooking the meat, some people can strain the broth through a fine sieve before adding the peeled vegetables. But you can cook a clear and clean broth even without standing over the pot with a slotted spoon. How? Just add half a glass of cold water from time to time. This will cool the broth and prevent scum from forming. The soup tempered this way will not be cloudy. There is another way – just add a spoonful of strong alcohol.
How to save cloudy broth? Our grandmothers already had their own solution to this problem. All you need is egg white. Add the egg white to the broth and wait until it sets. Then skim off the foam collected on top of the broth. This will help you get rid of the scum and the broth will be perfectly clear.
How to cook the perfect broth? Keep an eye on one important detail
The key to success is, above all, good meat. Many people recommend cooking the broth with two different types of meat, but even chicken wings are enough to make the soup delicious. It is important that the meat is fresh and of good quality. Pour cold water over it, never warm or hot, and place it on the stove. Also remember that the broth should be cooked slowly, over the lowest heat, for several hours. This will bring out the flavor of both meat and vegetables.
Source: Gazeta
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