Superior Broth (sheung Tong)

Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chicken
• 2 1/2 lbs lamb
• 2 lbs ham
• 15 cups water
• 4 ounces ginger, lightly crushed
• 6 scallions
• 3 pieces dried orange peel

Recipe

• 1 chop meats into large pieces and place them in a pan.
• 2 add water to cover, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
• 3 drain and rinse the meats.
• 4 bring the water to a boil in a very large pan.
• 5 add the meats and all the remaining ingredients.
• 6 when the mixture returns to a boil, lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 5 hours.
• 7 strain the liquid and discard the other ingredients (or save for use in secondary broth).