"This recipe originally accompanied Lemongrass Consommé with Matzoh Balls, Leeks, and Shiitake Mushrooms..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 stalks fresh lemongrass, root ends trimmed and 1 or 2 outer layers discarded
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1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cleaned and cut into 4 pieces
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2 stalks celery, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
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1 leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into 2-inch lengths and washed well
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1 small white onion, peeled and quartered
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1 (2 1/2-inch-long) piece fresh ginger, peeled
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaf
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1 small whole dried red chile (such as chile de árbol)
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1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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2 teaspoons kosher salt