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Better-Than-Takeout Egg Drop Soup

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
1 serving
Lunch Chinese
Better-Than-Takeout Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary components required for this dish.
2
Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
3
Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until the starch is fully incorporated and the mixture becomes smooth; pour this mixture into the boiling broth. Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the dish.
4
Gradually pour in the beaten egg, stirring constantly throughout the process; add a pinch of white pepper and salt to enhance the flavor.
5
Present the dish hot, garnished with fresh chives for a visually appealing finish.