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Seaweed Egg Drop Soup (紫菜蛋花汤)

This Chinese home-style seaweed egg drop soup recipe is healthy and quick. Many Chinese families serve soup with every meal––this recipe is a common go-to!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 5 g dried seaweed
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock, 950 ml)
  • 1 cup water (235 ml; can replace with more stock)
  • 5 g dried shrimp flakes (optional)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 scallion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

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  1. Toast the dried seaweed in a clean, dry wok over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken stock and water to a wok or pot, and bring it to a boil. Add the dried shrimp flakes (if using), sesame oil, white pepper, and toasted seaweed. Stir and bring to a boil again.
  3. With the stock boiling, stir in the beaten eggs, and then the chopped scallions. Bring to a boil once again, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 149IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 149IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.