Lei's Chinese Chicken Stock

2 pounds chicken neck, backs or other parts
water to cover, about 7-8 cups
1 tablespoon sherry
2 tablespoons salt
1 carrot, pared and sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 scallion chopped or small onion, chopped

Bring water to a boil. Add chicken and rest of ingredients. Boiled in a covered pan for 1 1/2 hours. Lower heat and simmer for another 1/2 hour. Strain. Save chicken for Chicken salad.

Posted by LeiG@aol.com to rec.food.recipes on Dec 7, 1996.