Monday, May 30, 2016

EGG DROP SOUP

Serves 4 as part of a multi course meal

Prep Time: 10 Mins 

Cook Time: 5 Mins

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 can (14-oz/400-g ) store-bought chicken broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1/2 tomato, diced
  • 3 dashes white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten


Method:

In a small bowl, mix the corn starch with the water. Stir to blend well. Set aside.Bring to boil the chicken broth and water in a pot. Add the tomato, white pepper, salt, and thicken the soup with the corn starch mixture. Stir the soup with a ladle and turn off the heat. Swirl the beaten eggs into the soup and immediately stir around for three times with a pair of chopsticks. Cover the pot with its lid for 2 minutes. The eggs should be cooked and form into silken threads. Dish out into individual serving bowls and serve immediately.

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