Zucchini Egg Drop Soup
Tender zucchini and thin egg ribbons make a light soup with ginger and a sesame finish. It is useful when a small bowl of something warm sounds better than a heavier main dish. Pour the beaten egg slowly into gently simmering liquid; a hard boil or vigorous stirring changes the ribbons into much smaller pieces. Cook the egg fully before serving.
East Asian · Preparation time: 8 min · Cook time: 12 min · Total time: 20 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Cooking safety
U.S. guidance gives 71°C (160°F) for egg dishes. Cook egg components fully; appearance alone is insufficient for mixed dishes.
Ingredients
- 220 g Zucchini
- 2 each Egg
- 700 ml Water
- 20 ml Soy sauce
- 8 g Fresh ginger
- 5 ml Toasted sesame oil
- 20 g Scallion
Allergens listed for these ingredients · Egg, Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice zucchini into thin half-moons and cut ginger into thin strips. Bring water, ginger and soy sauce to a simmer.
- Add zucchini and cook until tender. Beat the eggs in a jug and pour a thin stream into the gently simmering soup while stirring slowly.
- Simmer until the egg ribbons are fully set. Add sesame oil and sliced scallion and divide the hot soup between bowls.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, mixing bowl, food thermometer, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep beaten whole egg for the ribbons. Tofu cubes do not create ribbons or follow the pouring technique; choose a tofu soup rather than treating them as an equivalent.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
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