Japanese Egg Drop Soup

A simple and comforting egg drop soup with a flavorful dashi broth and a touch of soy sauce.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

75 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.96/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

4cupsDashi Stock(Can use instant dashi granules or homemade.)

£2.50

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Adjust to taste)

£0.10

1tablespoonMirin(Optional, adds sweetness.)

£0.25

2largeEggs(Lightly beaten)

£0.60

1tablespoonCornstarch

£0.05

2tablespoonsWater

2tablespoonsGreen Onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish)

£0.20

1teaspoonSesame Oil(Optional, for aroma)

£0.15

Total Cost

£3.85

£0.96 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
3.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering dashi stock and stir until slightly thickened. This will help create the nice egg ribbons.
4.
Add the soy sauce and mirin (if using) to the broth and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5.
Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while gently stirring in one direction. This will create the egg drop effect.
6.
Remove the pot from the heat.
7.
Stir in the sesame oil (if using).
8.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

75 kcal / 314 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

6% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0 g

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of dashi.

Be careful not to overcook the eggs, as they can become rubbery.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.

A pinch of white pepper can add a nice subtle heat.

Cooking Equipment

Pot

Whisk

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Japanese Egg Drop Soup

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