Chinese · IV The Method
Master Stock (Lu Shui): The Living Broth
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Origin
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Description
Lu shui — master stock or "brine" — is the Chinese preparation of a spiced, soy-based liquid used repeatedly for braising proteins over years, each addition enriching the stock with new flavour compounds. The concept is identical to the Japanese tare and French mère sauce (a perpetual sauce base) but is more complex in spice architecture. A properly maintained lu shui improves over decades — restaurant stocks in China are sometimes generations old.
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The Thread
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Flavour Context
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