Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites or whole egg
• 1 can unsalted chicken broth 14 ounces
• 1½ cups water
• ½ block soft tofu cut in small cubes
• ½ teaspoon salt add ½ teaspoon more if needed
• 5-6 shrimp peeled and de-veined
• 3-4 sticks imitation crab or real crab meat
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• corn starch slurry 2 tbs corn starch + ¼ cup water

garnish

• green onion
• cilantro
• white pepper powder optional

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients by cutting tofu in small cubes. Then, chop shrimp and imitation crab in pieces.½ block soft tofu,3-4 sticks imitation crab or real crab meat,5-6 shrimp
2. Make corn starch slurry by mixing 2 tbs corn starch with ¼ cup water.corn starch slurry
3. Separate your egg whites from your egg yolks and then whisk the egg whites a few times. (You can use a whole egg if you like ◡̈ )2 egg whites or whole egg
4. In a pot on medium heat, add chicken broth and water. Once the water is boiling, gently add tofu and salt. Then, add shrimp and imitation crab.1 can unsalted chicken broth,1½ cups water,½ block soft tofu,5-6 shrimp,3-4 sticks imitation crab or real crab meat,½ teaspoon salt
5. Slowly pour your cornstarch slurry in the soup while mixing with the spoon. Boil for a minute and you will see that the soup has thickened.corn starch slurry
6. Next, pour your slightly beaten eggs in the soup while mixing with the spoon. Boil for one more minute and add your sesame oil.¼ teaspoon sesame oil
7. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and white pepper powder. Hope you enjoy!