Food can be both medicine and comfort. In the GAPS Nutritional Protocol, meat stock is the cornerstone of healing, providing the body with the building blocks it needs to seal the gut lining, calm inflammation, and restore health from within.
This version adds a Chinese twist, blending healing principles with traditional flavors. Using red dates, wolfberries, dried scallops, and kombu, this stock doesn’t just nourish the body—it soothes the soul, reminding us how culture and health can come together beautifully in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 whole kampong chicken (with bones, meat, skin, connective tissues, and giblets like liver, heart, and gizzards)
- 2–3 slices fresh ginger
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1–2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 5–6 dried red dates (jujubes)
- 2 tbsp wolfberries (goji berries)
- 3–4 dried scallops (optional, for umami)
- 1 small piece of kombu (seaweed, for iodine)
- Filtered water (enough to cover ingredients by 5 cm)
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean the chicken
Rinse the chicken thoroughly with salt water to remove impurities. Blanch briefly in hot water, then discard the water. - Assemble the pot
Place the chicken, giblets, ginger, carrots, peppercorns, red dates, wolfberries, dried scallops, kombu, and sea salt into a large stock pot. - Add water
Pour in enough filtered water to cover the ingredients by about 5 cm. - Simmer gently
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1.5 hours. - Serve
Strain the broth, garnish with fresh coriander, and enjoy it warm.
Notes & Tips
- Why the Chinese twist?
Red dates nourish the blood and support energy, wolfberries are rich in antioxidants, dried scallops bring depth of flavor, and kombu provides trace minerals and iodine. - Healing benefits:
Like traditional GAPS meat stock, this version is rich in collagen, gelatin, and minerals to support gut healing. The Chinese ingredients add immune-boosting and anti-aging properties. - Storage:
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for easy use throughout the week.
Final Thoughts
This stock is more than just a comforting soup. It’s a healing tonic, a cultural comfort food, and a reminder that true wellness is about combining tradition with nature’s wisdom. Whether you’re on GAPS or simply seeking deeper nourishment, let this Chinese twist stock warm both your gut and your heart.
👉 Want to discover more healing recipes and learn how GAPS can help reverse chronic conditions through food? Explore the GAPS Nutritional Protocol and begin your journey to lasting wellness today.
