Black Garlic Vegetable Master Stock - Black Garlic Kitchen

Black Garlic Vegetable Master Stock

A flavourful vegetable stock which adds a Black Garlic depth of flavour to any vegan, vegetarian or meat-based dishes.

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 2 hours | Makes: 1 litre approx. | V | Ve

Ingredients

2 leeks – washed and cut into chunks
2 carrots – cut into chunks
4 celery sticks – cut into chunks
1 onion – peeled and cut into quarters
2 tbsp Black Garlic Paste
10 cloves Black Garlic
12 peppercorns
4 fresh parsley stalks – roughly torn
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tsp Black Garlic Soy Sauce or soy sauce
2 litres water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours.
At the end of the cooking time, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Line a large colander with a muslin cloth. Discard the solids from the saucepan. Strain the stock into a large jug through the muslin cloth.