Egg drop soup is a favorite of mine. After many trips to different Chinese restaurants to enjoy it, I decided to create the ultimate egg drop soup recipe at home. Sesame oil is the key! I hope you like it as much as I do.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoons soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons water , Optional
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch , Optional
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1 drop yellow food coloring , Optional
- 0.5 teaspoons ground white pepper , Optional
- 0.13 teaspoons salt , Optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
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3
Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
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4
Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly; season with white pepper and salt.
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5
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!
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