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Daddy Lau's Egg Drop Soup
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A traditional Chinese Egg Drop Soup, also known as Egg Flower Soup, featuring a delicate balance of eggs, vegetables, and seasonings to create a comforting and visually appealing dish.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Soup
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Ingredients
- water - watch the video to see (enough to fill a pot for boiling)
- eggs - watch the video to see
- carrots - watch the video to see (chopped)
- corn - watch the video to see
- peas - watch the video to see
- cornstarch - watch the video to see
- water - watch the video to see (for cornstarch slurry)
- salt - to taste
- chicken bouillon - to taste
- white pepper - to taste
- sesame oil - to taste
- green onion - watch the video to see (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Beat the Eggs: Crack some eggs into a bowl and beat them for about 20 seconds.
- Add Vegetables: When the water is boiling again, add chopped carrots, corn, and peas.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: Combine cornstarch and water in another bowl to create a slurry.
- Thicken the Soup: Ensure the heat's turned down to low, then gradually pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring the soup constantly.
- Create Egg Flowers: Gradually pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup constantly to create egg flowers.
- Season the Soup: Turn off the heat. Add salt, chicken bouillon, white pepper, and sesame oil to your liking.
- Serve: Give it a quick stir to distribute the flavors before serving the soup with some chopped green onion as garnish.
