Chinese
Chinese - Soups and Broths
Egg Drop Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 1.2 litres chicken stock
- • 3 eggs, beaten
- • 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 4 tbsp water
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/4 tsp white pepper
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
- • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring the chicken stock to a gentle simmer in a pot.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the cornflour slurry and cook, stirring, until the soup turns glossy and thick.
3
Phase 3
Add the salt and white pepper.
4
Phase 4
Swirl the soup in one direction and pour in the beaten eggs in a thin stream to form silky ribbons.
5
Phase 5
Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with spring onion and serve immediately.