Chinese fondue: the homemade aromatic broth technique that transforms your convivial meal

Preparing the Aromatic Broth: The Essential Foundation

In a dry-heated pan, crushed garlic, sliced onions, chili, and ginger gradually brown. This fat-free roasting step constitutes the technical foundation of authentic Chinese fondue. The intense heat opens the aromatic cells of the ingredients, releasing volatile compounds impossible to extract by simple infusion.