
By David Clough
15 Min Chinese Egg Drop Soup π
15 Min Chinese Egg Drop Soup π
Forget takeout, this Chinese soup is SO quick and easy to make at home! Iβll even show you the restaurant trick for making those iconic long and whispy egg ribbons β¨
π INGREDIENTS β Yields 4 servings
* 3 eggs
* 1 tablespoon water
* 4 cups chicken stock
* ΒΌ teaspoon salt
* β
teaspoon white pepper more to taste
* ΒΌ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
* β
turmeric powder (optional) for color
* 2 stalks green onions sliced whites and green parts divided
* Β½ teaspoon sesame oil
Cornstarch Slurry
* 2 tablespoon cornstarch
* 3 tablespoon water
π©π»βπ³ INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small measuring cup with a spout, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water until combined. Set aside.β¨
2. Heat the stock. In a small pot, add the chicken stock, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, turmeric powder if using and the white parts of the green onion and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.β¨
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until combined. Once the soup reaches a simmer, lower the heat to medium and slowly pour the cornstarch slurry in while simultaneously stirring the broth. Stir until the soup thickens, slowly add more until your desired consistency.β¨
4. Egg Ribbons time!β¨ Turn the heat to medium-low heat. Very slowly stir the broth in a circular motion, and simultaneously slowly drizzle the eggs in a thin stream it should take about 20-30 seconds to pour in all of the eggs. ***The slower you pour the thinner the eggs will be. Do not pour in all the eggs at once.***β¨
5. Turn off the heat, mix in the sesame oil. Garnish with chopped green onion. Enjoy!
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Updated at: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:20:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
14
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories31.5 kcal (2%)
Total Fat2.3 g (3%)
Carbs2.6 g (1%)
Sugars0.9 g (1%)
Protein0.6 g (1%)
Sodium213.3 mg (11%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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Instructions
Step 1
1. In a small measuring cup with a spout, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water until combined. Set aside.
Step 2
2. Heat the stock. In a small pot, add the chicken stock, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, turmeric powder if using and the white parts of the green onion and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
Step 3
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until combined. Once the soup reaches a simmer, lower the heat to medium and slowly pour the cornstarch slurry in while simultaneously stirring the broth. Stir until the soup thickens, slowly add more until your desired consistency.
Step 4
4. Egg Ribbons time!β¨ Turn the heat to medium-low heat. Very slowly stir the broth in a circular motion, and simultaneously slowly drizzle the eggs in a thin stream it should take about 20-30 seconds to pour in all of the eggs. The slower you pour the thinner the eggs will be. Do not pour in all the eggs at once.
Step 5
5. Turn off the heat, mix in the sesame oil. Garnish with chopped green onion. Enjoy!
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