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Homemade stock cubes are perfect for preparing kids recipes, they're great for those who
are intolerant to MSG and for all those concerned about the ingredients in the stock cubes we
buy from the shops. You can make beef, chicken or fish flavoured
stock cubes. I started making these with fish heads.
If you've seen my Okra Soup video you know how much I love fish head but unfortunately
I can't use fish heads in my kids recipes, in battered fish and so on.
So I keep them in the freezer till I have enough quantity.
In this video, I'll prepare the stock cubes with chicken bones.
The same process applies when you are making beef or fish flavoured stock cubes.
I simply use the vegetables listed on the packs of the stock cubes I buy from the shops.
Click show more under this video to see the full list.
It's so easy to make. Cut up the chicken and vegetables.
I don't use the very green parts of the leek because if used, the strong flavour affects
the taste of your meals. Put everything in a big pot,
add water to half the level of the contents of the pot and cook on
medium to high heat for 45 minutes or till everything is very soft.
Then set aside to cool down completely. Remove the bones from the chicken.
O yes, these may be called chicken bones but you'll be surprised at the amount of meat
on them. Then blend everything till smooth.
Strain to remove all traces of bones and other particles.
Pour into ice cube trays and place in the freezer overnight.
Remove them and place in a container and put back in the freezer.
Your home made stock cubes are ready for use! I know these ones are not cube shaped but
you get the drift. I've been planning to share this for ages;
I hope you find this helpful. See you soon!