It takes very little work to make your own stock; mostly it is a matter of being at home for the several hours it takes to cook. A flavorful money saver that is practically fat- and salt-free, homemade stock can be frozen in small quantities and used as needed.
Remember to take the sauce out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving to let it come to room temperature — you know how stubborn peanut butter can be.
An excellent rental movie to accompany this dish is Roman Polanski's Chinatown, although purists may prefer Orson Welles's Shanghai Lady.
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