Egg Drop Soup - Revision history

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	Notes: if you want to add vegetables, like corn, carrot, etc. – just simmer them in the water until they are done before adding the spices, cornstarch, and eggs. If you want the soup to appear more yellow, add a bit of turmeric when adding the other spices; typically about 1/2 to 1 tsp. Or add yellow food dye until you achieve the desired look.		Notes: if you want to add vegetables, like corn, carrot, etc. – just simmer them in the water until they are done before adding the spices, cornstarch, and eggs. If you want the soup to appear more yellow, add a bit of turmeric when adding the other spices; typically about 1/2 to 1 tsp. Or add yellow food dye until you achieve the desired look.

			[[Category:Soups and Stews]]

Tim: /* Ingredients */

2025-01-12T21:34:55Z

Ingredients

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	* 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil		* 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil
	* 1/4 tsp tumeric (optional, for color)		* 1/4 tsp tumeric (optional, for color)
	# 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams)		* 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams)
	# 2 tbsp water (30ml)		* 2 tbsp water (30ml)
	# 2 eggs + 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) water, beaten		* 2 eggs + 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) water, beaten

	=== Instructions ===		=== Instructions ===

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Ingredients

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	=== Ingredients ===		=== Ingredients ===

	# 1 liter chicken stock		* 1 liter chicken stock
	# 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram)		* 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram)
	# 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams) (less if chicken stock contains sodium)		* 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams) (less if chicken stock contains sodium)
	# 1/4 tsp sugar (1 gram)		* 1/4 tsp sugar (1 gram)
	# 1 tsp MSG (2 grams)		* 1 tsp MSG (2 grams)
	# 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil		* 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil
			* 1/4 tsp tumeric (optional, for color)
	# 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams)		# 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams)
	# 2 tbsp water (30ml)		# 2 tbsp water (30ml)

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2025-01-12T21:33:54Z

Instructions

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	=== Instructions ===		=== Instructions ===

	# Add ~~water,~~ chicken ~~bouillon powder~~, all spices, and sesame oil to a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a light simmer, stirring to dissolve spices		# Add chicken stock, all spices, and sesame oil to a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a light simmer, stirring to dissolve spices
	# Mix cornstarch and water and stir until it has the consistency of a liquid		# Mix cornstarch and water and stir until it has the consistency of a liquid
	# Slowly drizzle in cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth		# Slowly drizzle in cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth

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Ingredients

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	=== Ingredients ===		=== Ingredients ===

	# 1 liter ~~water~~		# 1 liter chicken stock
	~~# Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder (red can) – 4 tsp. (20 grams) or Chicken Bouillon Powder or canned~~ chicken ~~broth/~~stock
	# 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram)		# 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram)
	# 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams)		# 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams) (less if chicken stock contains sodium)
	# 1/4 tsp ~~tsp~~ (1 gram)		# 1/4 tsp sugar (1 gram)
	# 1 tsp MSG (2 grams)		# 1 tsp MSG (2 grams)
	# 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil		# 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil

Tim: Created page with "Source: https://jasonfarmer.com/chinese-takeout-egg-drop-soup/ Basic Takeout Version === Ingredients === # 1 liter water # Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder (red can) – 4 tsp. (20 grams) or Chicken Bouillon Powder or canned chicken broth/stock # 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram) # 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams) # 1/4 tsp tsp (1 gram) # 1 tsp MSG (2 grams) # 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil # 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams) # 2 tbsp water (30ml) # 2 eggs + 1-2 tsp (5-10..."

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Created page with "Source: https://jasonfarmer.com/chinese-takeout-egg-drop-soup/ Basic Takeout Version === Ingredients === # 1 liter water # Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder (red can) – 4 tsp. (20 grams) or Chicken Bouillon Powder or canned chicken broth/stock # 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram) # 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams) # 1/4 tsp tsp (1 gram) # 1 tsp MSG (2 grams) # 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil # 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams) # 2 tbsp water (30ml) # 2 eggs + 1-2 tsp (5-10..."

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Source: https://jasonfarmer.com/chinese-takeout-egg-drop-soup/

Basic Takeout Version

=== Ingredients ===

# 1 liter water
# Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder (red can) – 4 tsp. (20 grams) or Chicken Bouillon Powder or canned chicken broth/stock
# 1/8 tsp white pepper (0.3 gram)
# 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt (4.2 grams)
# 1/4 tsp tsp (1 gram)
# 1 tsp MSG (2 grams)
# 2-3 drops toasted sesame oil
# 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 grams)
# 2 tbsp water (30ml)
# 2 eggs + 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) water, beaten

=== Instructions ===

# Add water, chicken bouillon powder, all spices, and sesame oil to a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a light simmer, stirring to dissolve spices
# Mix cornstarch and water and stir until it has the consistency of a liquid
# Slowly drizzle in cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth
# Allow cornstarch to thicken the broth for 1-3 minutes. If the broth is too thick, add more water. If it’s too thin, make another slurry with 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water and drizzle it in. Continue with this process until you find the consistency you like.
# Lower heat until it’s just under a simmer, taste and adjust the seasoning
# Beat eggs with 1-2 tsp water until thoroughly homogenous
# Slowly pour the eggs into the broth in a very thin stream while gently stirring the broth
# After all the eggs have been added, allow them to set in the broth for a few minutes to ensure they are totally cooked
# Turn off the heat, taste, and adjust the seasoning again
# Serve, garnishing with thinly sliced green onion

Notes: if you want to add vegetables, like corn, carrot, etc. – just simmer them in the water until they are done before adding the spices, cornstarch, and eggs. If you want the soup to appear more yellow, add a bit of turmeric when adding the other spices; typically about 1/2 to 1 tsp. Or add yellow food dye until you achieve the desired look.