Style Egg Drop Soup
Chinese-Style Egg Drop Soup is light, smooth, and savory.Soft egg ribbons create a silky texture.Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients.Perfect as a starter or light comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickness)
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring the broth to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with water and add to the broth.
- Beat eggs lightly in a bowl.
- Slowly drizzle eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently.
- Let egg ribbons set for a few seconds.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Stir slowly for long egg ribbons.
- Do not boil vigorously after adding eggs.
- White pepper gives authentic flavour.
- Cornstarch adds restaurant-style thickness.
- Best enjoyed immediately.