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Babycorn And Egg Flower Soup

Baby Corn and Egg Flower Soup is a delightful fusion of tender baby corn and delicate egg ribbons in a savory broth, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.

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Babycorn And Egg Flower Soup

Main IngredientsBabycorns, Eggs
CuisineChinese
CourseSoups
Prep Time5-10 minutes
Cook time25-30 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingModerate
OthersNon Veg

Ingredients

  • 4-5 small baby corn cobs, sliced  
  • 1 egg 
  • 1 spring onion with greens
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4½ cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons sweetcorn kernels 
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder 
  • ¼ teaspoon MSG 
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Finely chop the spring onion and slice the spring onion greens for garnish.  Mix the cornflour in half a cup of water.
  2. Separate the egg white and keep aside the yolk to use elsewhere. Beat the egg white lightly and keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok, add the garlic and stir-fry for half a minute. Add the spring onion and cook for two to three minutes on high heat. Add the babycorn cobs and continue to cook for a minute.  
  4. Add the vegetable stock along with the sweetcorn kernels and bring it to a boil.  Add the white pepper powder, MSG and salt.
  5. Stir in the cornflour mixture into the soup, stirring continuously. Bring it to a boil cook for one minute.
  6. Lower the heat, pour a spoonful of beaten egg white into the simmering soup and let it come up to the surface in the form of a white flower. Repeat till all the beaten egg white is used.
  7. Garnish with the reserved spring onion greens and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories418
Carbohydrates39.3
Protein13.2
Fat23.1
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