Basic Fish Stock

• fresh fish bones, from white,nonoily fish↗2 lbs
• filtered water or 12 cups mineral water↗12 cups
• white wine↗1⁄2 cup

  (the kind you'd drink)

• whole black peppercorns↗10
• large onion, unpeeled and chopped↗1
• fresh ginger↗3

  (1-inch)

• stalks celery, chopped↗2
• carrot, chopped↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put all ingredients in a large stockpot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

3. 3

   Strain.

4. 4

   Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

5. 5

   I like to freeze in ice cube trays, then place in a ziplock freezer bag (doubled, to prevent any possible freezer burn).