Eating in China
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Chicken stock

鸡高汤Jī gāotāng

A savory cooking liquid made with chicken.

Type
Stocks and broths

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Liquid made by simmering chicken in water. One version uses a whole chicken, ginger and scallions.

In the kitchen

An optional flavoring liquid in a sour-and-spicy potato preparation; also used for soups and vegetable dishes.

Stock and broth are often used interchangeably in recipes. Aromatics and salt levels vary; a clear-looking liquid can still contain chicken.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有鸡高汤吗?

Does this dish contain Chicken stock?

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