Egg Drop Soup (Korean-Style) with Sesame

Ingredients

• 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
• 2 tbsp Scallions (green parts), thinly sliced
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Ginger (grated)(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (to taste)(optional)
• 1/8 tsp White pepper (or black pepper), to taste(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Crack eggs into a bowl and beat until smooth. Slice scallions. Mince garlic and grate ginger if using.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): In a small pot, bring broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in soy sauce, garlic, ginger (if using), and pepper; simmer 5 minutes to lightly flavor the broth.

3. 3

   Cook (15 minutes): Reduce heat to low so the broth stays at a gentle simmer. Pour the beaten egg in a thin stream while stirring the pot in one direction to create silky ribbons. Cook 2–3 minutes until just set.

4. 4

   Cook (15 minutes): Turn off the heat. Stir in sesame oil, then ladle into bowls and top with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.