‘For a cold and wet January night… a delicate chicken broth with vegetables and noodles. 1 pot, cold water, a chicken leg, chunky slices of carrot, turnip, leeks, celeriac, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, lemon grass, black cardamon whole, ginger slices, a little piece of kombu. Simmer on the gentlest of fire for 1hr whilst you… go and catch up with your neighbour. Season with some salt and garnish with winter salad leaves… yes planted in September and they survived the frost and the snow… serve with rice noodles… ahaaaaaa… finally warmed up to the toes. Don’t forget to share… happy new year!’ – Francoise Auvray
Forgot one ingredient: a tsp of cider vinegar at the beginning and …don’t forget to skim before you add the salt…