Easy recipes for making homemade bouillon cubes

Rich in flavour, they immediately add a little extra to the water used for cooking pasta or rice. And of course, they make it possible to sublimate all our simmered dishes, our sauces and our soups or stews. In view of the flavors they bring and their ease of use, it can be difficult to do without them. However, they are not without flaws. In addition to its sometimes expensive cost, the bouillon cube is also an ultra-processed ingredient and therefore far from being good for your health. In this article, we give you these delicious recipes to make your own bouillon cubes without a dehydrator. Something to enjoy in the kitchen!

Why make homemade bouillon cubes?

The first reason to concoct your own bouillon cubes is that it is generally inexpensive, very easy and quick to prepare. In addition, they can very easily be stored for 3 months in the freezer. You just have to remember to label them with the date of preparation. And of course, like anything homemade, these natural alternatives are also full of flavor. You can also adapt the chosen recipe to suit your tastes. This is indeed the main advantage of homemade.

Recipe for chicken bouillon cubes

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

1 poultry carcass (chicken or duck), 2 carrots, 2 onions (large size), 1 leek, 1 turnip, a stalk of celery, a bouquet garni (with chives, parsley, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, tarragon…) salt and pepper (a pinch of each). For meat stock cubes, replace the carcass with pieces of beef or lamb.

Steps of preparation

First, peel and slice the onions then wash your herbs and vegetables, and cut them into pieces. Slide these ingredients into a large saucepan and pour 1.5 liters of cold water over them. You can then salt and pepper your preparation.