Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Shredded Chicken and Bok Choy
A refined version of the classic. The difficulty lies in creating the 'egg ribbons'—a technique requiring a specific pouring speed and water vortex.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chicken Stock
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast
- 2 heads Baby Bok Choy
- 0.5 tsp White Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Xanthan Gum(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring stock to a simmer. Add white pepper and chopped bok choy. If using xanthan gum, whisk in a tiny amount to slightly thicken the base.
- 2
Beat eggs thoroughly in a measuring cup with a spout.
- 3
Create a gentle whirlpool in the stock with a spoon. Slowly drizzle the egg in a thin stream while stirring in one direction.
- 4
Immediately remove from heat to prevent the eggs from overcooking and becoming rubbery.
- 5
Fold in shredded chicken and serve in warmed bowls.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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