EGG DROP SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 green onions, sliced thin (about 1/4 cup sliced), plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup whole-kernel corn or creamed corn (optional)
• salt, to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon – I like my soup salty!)
• black pepper, to taste (I use about 1/4 teaspoon)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Make the broth. Whisk together stock (chilled or room-temperature), cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder and white pepper in a medium sauce pan until smooth. Heat over high heat until the stock comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
2. Whisk the eggs. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and egg whites in a small measuring cup or bowl. (I find the measuring cup easier for pouring.)
3. Stir in the egg ribbons. Once the broth reaches a simmer, use a whisk or two chopsticks to stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a whirlpool. Then slowly pour the whisked eggs in a very thin stream into the soup as you continue stirring, in order to create egg ribbons.
4. Season. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the sesame oil until combined. Season with salt and additional white pepper to taste, also adding a dash or two of extra sesame oil if needed. (Saltiness will depend on your brand of chicken stock, but I generally find this soup needs an extra ½ to 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt.) 
5. Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with lots of green onions and a twist of black pepper.

Recipe by Ali

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