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Sesame Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.

3. Slowly pour the sesame oil mixture into the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly.

4. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently with a fork.

5. Add the sliced green onions and sesame seeds to the soup and stir to combine.

6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat for boiling the broth
- Low heat for adding the eggs and seasoning the soup
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Total carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Vegetable broth can be substituted for chicken broth.
- Tamari sauce can be substituted for soy sauce.
- Apple cider vinegar can be substituted for rice vinegar.

Variations:
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier soup.
- Add sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, or water chestnuts for extra texture.
- Use ginger or garlic instead of green onions for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Whisk the sesame oil mixture well to prevent lumps in the soup.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create thin ribbons of egg.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a saucepan over low heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls garnished with extra sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Serve the soup with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed vegetables
- Dumplings
- Spring rolls

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to thin it out.
- If the soup is too thin, whisk together a little more cornstarch and water and add it to the soup while stirring constantly.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the soup to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Egg drop soup is a traditional Chinese soup that has been enjoyed for centuries.

Flavor profiles:
- This soup has a savory, nutty flavor from the sesame oil and seeds, and a slightly tangy taste from the soy sauce and rice vinegar.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soup as a starter or as a light meal.

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Region: Chinese

Taste: Savory, Nutty, Umami, Aromatic, Comforting