Chinese Style Broth - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
1 1/2 lbs pork spareribs
15 cups cold water
3 -4 pieces gingerroot, crushed
3 -4 scallions, each tied into a knot
3 -4 tablespoons rice wine or 3 -4 tablespoons dry sherry

Preparation

Trim fat from the chicken and ribs and chop them into large pieces.
Place them in a large pot with the water. Add the ginger and scallion knots.
Bring to a boil, and skim off the scum from the top. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 2-3 hours.
Strain the stock, discarding the chicken, pork, ginger and scallions and return broth to the pot.
Add the wine and return to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes.