COMFORT ZONE

Noodle soup with chicken and chive dumplings

SERVES 6 // PREP TIME 30 MINS // COOK 3 HRS 15 MINS

This soup is a warm hug, with or without the dumplings, with a double-boiled stock bringing extra richness. A chicken soup to cure all ills, or at least make you feel that little bit better.

2 kg chicken bones
2 litres (8 cups) chicken stock
1½ tsp sesame oil (or to taste)
200 gm fresh thin egg noodles
1 tbsp soy sauce (or to taste), plus extra to serve
Thinly sliced spring onion, to serve

CHICKEN AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS

430 gm minced chicken
1 bunch garlic chives, finely chopped
3 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
½ tsp finely grated ginger
30 wonton wrappers

Combine bones and stock in a large saucepan, add enough water to submerge bones, and bring to the boil, skimming scum from surface. Reduce heat to low and simmer until stock is very well flavoured, topping up water occasionally (2½-3 hours). Strain, then season to