Chinese Takeout Egg Drop Soup Secrets Revealed

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Published 2023-06-10
A comprehensive guide to classic Chinese takeout egg drop soup at home! Egg drop soup is one of the most popular dishes at every Chinese takeaway! Today, I’ll break down all the tips, tricks, and techniques so you’ll be able to make takeout egg drop soup at home even better than any takeaway restaurant you’ve ever been to! And for a fraction of the cost!

Recipe document: docs.google.com/document/d/16S6xAmc10wgCr35a-q4krQ…

CiCi Li's channel: youtube.com/@CiCiLi

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Ingredients:
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All Comments (21)
  • @eN-pl4vk
    I had been cooking Asian food since I was a teenager. I learned from my Japanese mom. We would sometimes add a bit of thinly sliced celery to it before thickening the broth. I'm 66 yrs old now, and my daughter wasn't interested in learning how to cook. It makes me sad to not be able to pass down the years of knowledge I gained from my mom. I rarely cook anymore and miss having anyone to cook for. Sometimes, I wish a hungry family would adopt me. Thank you for your excellent and authentic videos. If my daughter ever expresses interest, I'll refer her to you.
  • @soniCron
    You are a treasure, my dude. Nobody instructs these recipes like you do.
  • @curtismaximus123
    The production value and attention to detail in your videos is second to none. Thanks for another great recipe!
  • @bobnewkirk7003
    If you want a really clear broth spring for some Tapioca starch over the corn starch; it makes the broth less cloudy and has a slightly cleaner flavor.
  • @araxkermani6871
    Egg drop isn't my thing, but you're doing awesome work for people who need guidance and again, it's super cool that you came in with the google doc recipes! Also, pretty cool that Townsends chimed in!
  • @nickvids
    Made this one tonight. The basic takeout version with 1/2 tsp turmeric added. Hands down better than any takeout place I've tried out here. Thanks for the bangin recipe!
  • @redflamelcd
    The key for me is the finishing with black vinegar. It's essential to rounding out the flavour
  • @MomosuzuNenechi
    You've done it again Jason. You don't know how much I appreciate you and your videos. It's just perfection. Please keep it up and no pressure; all of your videos are just so full of knowledge and a good binge to watch while eating or having you on the side while procrastinating lol.
  • @Xaintrix
    Subscribed. Just made the soup and it came out perfect. Nailed the craving for a fraction of the price. Moreover your clean vide format and Google doc written recipe instead of an ad infested blog earned my respect.
  • @RoxasLov3r4Ev3r
    I've been subscribed for YEARS nkw and don't understand how this channel doesn't already have millions of subscribers and views. Your videos are absolute GOLD--a total Godsend!!! Your information is soooo thoroughly researched with so many secrets I would have never even thought about and full of SO MUCH culinary knowledge!! And the information is SOOOOO well presented and the video editing and footage are so top tier!!! Thank you SO FREAKING MUCH for all that you do, I'm so excited to make this!!!! <33333
  • @debatem1
    Yet another banger! I made this for company and they ate every drop! So easy too, it's definitely going in the rotation. If you ever find time to do hot and sour soup that would rock, but I love your work and will be thrilled with whatever you come out with next! You're the best!
  • @johncra8982
    easily the highest quality cooking youtuber there is
  • @PoeLemic
    Once again, why can I say? Your recipes are so spot on. And, the technique that you show us throughout this entire video, is beyond what other's on youtube provide. Thank you immensely.
  • @reeeyou
    New to your channel, and NGL, as an Ethnic Chinese, i was not convinced at all that you would make it until you recommended ‘Lee Kum Kee’ and I’m sold. YES that is THE BRAND for most condiments in most ethnic chinese households in SEA because of the consistent quality you get at the price.
  • Finally!! Now the meal is complete!! 🤣 Now to rewatch Egg Fried Rice, General Tso's, Egg Rolls, and Egg Drop Soup! lol, Great job Jason!
  • @lalunafate
    I am building a full takeout at home menu from your videos. Can't wait to finally put it all together
  • @-RONNIE
    Nice video 👍🏻 I agree it's so customizable. I like how you showed the different variations in the cooking process. I've seen 3 methods before - the adding a little water to the Eggs, using Ginger & Green Onion to enhance the flavor & black vinegar. You can't go wrong with any of them.
  • @superspudgun
    Just wanted to thank you for this - such a simple recipe but so effective. I've made this a couple of times now - and it's rapidly becoming a quick and easy favourite.