Flavour Building
Boiling the broth — turbulence emulsifies fat into the liquid, making it cloudy. Not blanching bones first. Not charring onion and ginger dark enough — black is correct, not just brown. Using ground spices instead of whole — they cloud the broth. Over-spicing — star anise especially can overwhelm. Not skimming frequently.
Boiling the broth — turbulence emulsifies fat into the liquid, making it cloudy. Not blanching bones first. Not charring onion and ginger dark enough — black is correct, not just brown. Using ground spices instead of whole — they cloud the broth. Over-spicing — star anise especially can overwhelm. Not skimming frequently.
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