Egg Drop Soup (Recipe) china king menu
Egg Drop Soup (蛋花汤 – Dàn Huā Tāng) Recipe / china king menu
Egg Drop Soup, a simple and comforting Chinese classic, features silky egg ribbons in a flavorful broth. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for a thicker soup)
- 2 tbsp cold water (for mixing cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional, for added flavor)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or cilantro (for garnish)
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Broth:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add soy sauce (if using), sesame oil, and white pepper to enhance the flavor. Adjust salt as needed.
- Optional Thickening:
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
- Slowly stir the slurry into the boiling broth, cooking until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Eggs:
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl until smooth.
- Create Egg Ribbons:
- Reduce the heat to low, ensuring the broth is just below a boil.
- Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the hot broth in a thin stream while stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks. This creates the signature silky egg ribbons.
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- Serve:
- Remove the soup from heat immediately after adding the eggs.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Tips:
- Stirring in one direction while drizzling the eggs helps create long, delicate ribbons.
- You can customize the soup with additions like tofu, sweet corn, or cooked shredded chicken.
Enjoy your warm and comforting Egg Drop Soup! 🌟