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HOMEMADE EGG DROP SOUP

Ingredients

4 ¾ cups chicken stock

1½ tbsp cornstarch

1 egg

1 egg white

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

2 – 3 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp minced onion

1 tsp oyster sauce

1 tsp soy sauce

¾ cup whole kernel corn

¼ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

3 – 4 patchoi leaves, chopped (green part only)

Directions

  1. In a pot, add 4 cups chicken stock, ginger, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile mix together the remaining ¾ cup chicken stock with the cornstarch until dissolved. Lightly beat the egg and egg white in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. When the mixture is boiling, add the cornstarch mixture and mix well. The mixture will thicken a little. Let come to a boil again.
  4. Add the pakchoi , corn, soy sauce, oyster sauce and a pinch of salt. Let cook for a few minutes.
  5. Swirl the mixture and slowly add the eggs, stirring while adding. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
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