Instructions: Wash and slice the vegetables finely.

Place all the ingredients in a large stockpot and cover with water.

Bring to the boil and simmer on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, topping up with water if required.

Strain into a clean pot and use as required.

* Used as a substitute for water in the poaching of whole fish to infuse the flavours into the flesh.

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