Hearty and Delicious Chinese-Style Egg Soup (Baek Jong-won Style)
How to Make Delicious Chinese-Style Egg Soup Like Baek Jong-won
A recipe for Chinese-style egg soup inspired by Baek Jong-won, featuring simple yet generous ingredients and a deep, savory flavor. It’s perfect for enjoying with rice or as a satisfying meal on its own. This guide provides detailed steps that anyone can easily follow.
Main Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- 3 small pieces of imitation crab sticks (kani kama)
- 2 king oyster mushrooms
- 1/3 medium onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1 handful of carrots
- 1 handful of ham (e.g., Spam or luncheon meat)
Seasoning and Broth- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 0.5 Tbsp salt (approx. 7-8g, adjust to taste)
- 5 cups water (approx. 1000ml, adjust based on ingredients)
- Pinch of ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1-2 drops sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 0.5 Tbsp salt (approx. 7-8g, adjust to taste)
- 5 cups water (approx. 1000ml, adjust based on ingredients)
- Pinch of ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1-2 drops sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the vegetables and ingredients for the egg soup by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the carrots, onion, and ham into strips about 0.5cm thick. Cut the king oyster mushrooms in half lengthwise, then slice them to match the length of the other vegetables. Finely chop the green onion.
Step 2
In a deep pot, heat 4 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant and lightly browned. This step is crucial for creating a flavorful scallion oil base.
Step 3
Once the green onions are golden and aromatic, add the sliced ham and stir-fry together. The ham will release its savory fat, adding richness to the soup.
Step 4
Next, add the prepared king oyster mushrooms, onion, and carrots to the pot. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until the vegetables are slightly softened but still retain some crispness. This quick sautéing will maintain their texture.
Step 5
When the ingredients are somewhat sautéed, pour 2 tablespoons of soy sauce around the edges of the pot. This helps to caramelize the soy sauce slightly, adding a deeper umami flavor as you stir everything together.
Step 6
Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce and stir-fry to combine with the other ingredients. Oyster sauce balances the overall flavor profile and enhances the soup’s richness.
Step 7
Pour in 5 cups (approximately 1000ml) of water. You can adjust the amount of water depending on the quantity of ingredients or your desired soup consistency. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
Step 8
Once the soup is boiling, taste it. If it needs more salt, add 0.5 tablespoon of salt. Remember that the soy sauce and oyster sauce already contain salt, so season gradually to avoid over-salting.
Step 9
Add the shredded imitation crab sticks to the pot and simmer for another moment. Gently stir to incorporate them without breaking them apart.
Step 10
While the soup is simmering, prepare the thickening slurry. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. This will give the soup a pleasant, slightly thickened consistency.
Step 11
As the soup is gently boiling, gradually drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the pot while stirring with chopsticks or a whisk. Continue adding the slurry until you reach your desired thickness. Be careful not to add too much at once, as it can become gummy.
Step 12
Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them thoroughly. Once the soup is simmering, slowly pour the beaten eggs in a thin stream around the edges of the pot. Avoid stirring immediately; let the egg cook undisturbed to create beautiful ‘egg flowers’.
Step 13
Once the egg is mostly set, turn off the heat. Drizzle 1-2 drops of sesame oil over the soup and sprinkle with ground black pepper to your preference. This completes the rich and aromatic Chinese-style egg soup.
Step 14
Enjoy your delicious Baek Jong-won style Chinese-style egg soup!
