NIAN GAO 

seafood stock

DO IN ADVANCE: BUT WORTH IT: MAKE STOCK (or buy it)

Shell and devein shrimp

Heat shells over medium high heat until pink 5 minutes or so

Soften in oil 1 chopped are onion, 3 cloves smashed garlic, 3 stalks sliced celery, 2 large carrots sliced, 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper, parsley and thyme

Add 3.5 quarts water

Bring to a boil and then let simmer for an hour

Strain out solids and you’ll end up with about 12 cups of stock. You need 4 for this recipe you can freeze the other 8 cups and use it to make this again or…