Restorative Beef Essence

Ingredients

• 1 ounce fresh beef, free from fat
• 8 ounces soft water
• 5-6 drops dilute hydrochloric acid
• 50-60 grains common salt

Directions

1. Chop the beef finely and place it in a bowl.

2. Pour the soft water over the beef and add the hydrochloric acid and common salt.

3. Stir well and let it sit in a cool place for 3 hours.

4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, pressing the meat slightly.

5. Add 2 more ounces of water gradually while straining.

6. The resulting liquid should be red and have a soup-like taste.

7. Serve cold, taking a teaspoonful at a time, or warm it in a covered vessel in hot water.