Chinese chicken and egg soup
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Chicken and Egg Chinese Soup, featuring tender chicken, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a flavorful broth infused with ginger and soy, for a nourishing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken meat breast or leg
- 1 egg
- 1 small piece ginger dont use powdered
- 3 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 500 ml water
- 1/2 cup sweetcorn
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely dice the chicken meat and chop the ginger and spring onions. Avoid using powdered ginger; fresh ginger or ginger paste works best.
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pot and sauté the chicken and ginger for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and add the sweetcorn. Allow it to cook for 7-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix it with lemon juice.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup while quickly stirring with a fork to create tiny egg pieces. Ensure the egg fully dissolves. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornflour with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the soup to thicken it.
- Stir well and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Garnish the soup with fresh spring onions.
Notes
The calorie values provided are approximate and may vary based on the specific brands, quantities, and cooking methods used.
The total calorie count for the Chicken and Egg Chinese Soup recipe is approximately 615 calories.
If you are planning to serve half of the recipe per person, the estimated calorie intake would be around 307 calories per serving.
However, it's important to adjust the serving size according to your dietary needs and goals. Enjoy this delicious soup as part of a balanced diet.
The total calorie count for the Chicken and Egg Chinese Soup recipe is approximately 615 calories.
If you are planning to serve half of the recipe per person, the estimated calorie intake would be around 307 calories per serving.
However, it's important to adjust the serving size according to your dietary needs and goals. Enjoy this delicious soup as part of a balanced diet.