Homemade Granular Broth – A Flavorful Base for Your Dishes
Looking for a natural, homemade alternative to store-bought broth cubes or powders? This granular vegetable broth is a great way to use up vegetable scraps while creating a rich, flavorful addition to soups, risottos, sauces, and stews. It’s simple to make and stores beautifully, making it a great staple in any kitchen. Here’s how you can prepare your very own granular vegetable broth.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coarse salt | 300g |
| Carrots | To taste |
| Zucchini | To taste |
| Bell peppers | To taste |
| Onions | To taste |
| Potatoes | To taste |
| Fresh spring onion | To taste |
| Eggplant | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare Your Vegetable Scraps: To make this granular broth, start by gathering all the vegetable scraps you have from your kitchen. Feel free to use any part of the vegetables that is edible, such as skins, ends, or any leftover pieces. The goal is to have around 760 grams of vegetable scraps from the vegetables listed above. If you don’t have all the vegetables, you can mix and match according to what you have at hand.
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Blend the Vegetables: Place the scraps into a food processor or blender. Add the coarse salt to the mix to help draw out the moisture from the vegetables. Pulse until you have a fine mixture, but not too smooth, as you still want some texture.
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Strain the Mixture: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and transfer the vegetable mixture into the strainer. Using a spoon, press down gently to extract any remaining liquid from the vegetable pulp. This process will help separate the solids from the flavorful liquid.
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Dry the Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the strained vegetable mixture evenly on the sheet in a thin layer. This will help it dry out evenly as it cools. Let it sit to cool at room temperature for a bit.
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Re-blend the Dried Mixture: Once the mixture has cooled down, transfer it back into the cleaned food processor or blender. Pulse it again to break it down into smaller granules. You should now have a crumbly, grain-like consistency.
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Store and Use: Transfer your homemade granular broth into an airtight container or a small jar for easy storage. You can use it in soups, risottos, sauces, or even as a seasoning for vegetables or rice. This homemade granular broth adds a deep, savory flavor to any dish, and it’s an excellent way to reduce waste while enhancing your meals.
Enjoy the versatility and richness of your homemade granular broth, made with love and simple ingredients!
This recipe is a great way to make use of vegetable scraps and reduce food waste, all while adding flavor to your cooking.
