「Egg Drop Soup Base」

Ingredients and amounts

• Egg: 1 (about 50 g, shelled)
• Boiling water: 100-150 ml
• Sugar: 5-10 g (for sweet version)
• Salt: 1-2 g (for savory version)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Crack the egg into a bowl.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Using chopsticks or a whisk, beat the egg in one direction until the yolk and white are fully combined and uniform in color (about 1-2 minutes).

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the sugar or salt to the beaten egg and stir briefly to combine.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Prepare freshly boiled water at 100°C.

5. 5

   Step 5

   While quickly stirring the egg mixture with chopsticks, pour the boiling water in a thin stream into the bowl. Ensure the water and egg are thoroughly mixed.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Continue stirring for a moment until the egg is fully cooked by the heat, forming a uniform, pale yellow egg drop.