Cookbook:Rosół

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Rosół is a traditional Polish meat broth. The most popular variety is Rosół z kury, or clear chicken (hen) soup. It is commonly served with fine noodles, often home made, like Jewish lokshen. It is important to differentiate the type of meat used for the preparation of this particular dish. Young chicken meat will result in a different flavour than that obtained from an older cooking hen. Additionally, the type of meat will result in a different fat content. Finally, other meats, or a mix of beef and/or veal may be used.

[edit] Rosół z kury

Chicken rosół, serves 4

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 Hen
• 1 Onion
• 1 small Leek
• 2 Carrots
• 1/2 Celery root
• 2-3 sprigs green Celery
• 1-2 Parsley
• 1 bunch of Parsley
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/8 sweet cabbage
• Other spices, added to taste: garlic clove, bay leaf, allspice

[edit] Procedure

1. Quarter the hen and place in a stock pot with ~1.5 cold water. Do not add salt at this time, as may harden some meats. Bring to a boil on high heat, then simmer for 30-45 min. At this time, remove (skim) surface floatsam (a mix of protein and some fat).
2. Add vegetables: peeled garlic clove, carrots peeled and sliced lengthwise, parsley root similarly prepared, and other vegetables previously washed.
3. Saute onion halves on minimal oil to caramelize the flesh. Omitting this step will result in a clearer, less-yellow product.
4. Simmer on low heat for approx 2 hours. Rosół should not boil, as this will result in a cloudy consistency.
5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, bay leaf, etc.
6. Continue simmering. You may skim fat off the surface, if so desired.
7. Adding vegeta or a stock cube is a personal choice. Some argue that it is unnecessary, as the vegetable and meat give enough flavour to the broth.
8. Remove cabbage, parsley, celery root and any "undesired" vegetables. Carrots are usually left in and served with the broth

Serve hot with rice or noodles. Individuals may season with maggi, soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper and/or chili flakes.

[edit] Variations

Instead of chicken you may use 1/2 kg (1 lb) of veal, or beef.