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Egg Drop Soup
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Egg Drop Soup

Silken egg ribbons in a fragrant golden broth threaded with scallion and white pepper.

Umami15 minServes 4

The method

5 steps · 15 min

  1. 01

    Bring stock to a simmer with white pepper and salt.

  2. 02

    Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken slightly.

  3. 03

    Stop the swirl, then drizzle eggs in a thin stream while stirring slowly.

  4. 04

    Finish with sesame oil and scallions.

  5. 05

    Serve immediately — ribbons firm up quickly.

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