Chinese Egg and Winter Melon Soup
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsEasy
A clear, cooling Chinese soup of winter melon and silky egg ribbons with ginger. Light, gentle and perfect as a starter.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs, beaten
- 200g winter melon, peeled and sliced (alternative: lauki)
- 750ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Method
- Bring the stock to a boil with the ginger.
- Add the winter melon and cook for 6 minutes until tender.
- Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the beaten egg in a slow stream while stirring gently.
- Finish with sesame oil and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)130 kcal
Protein (estimate)8 g
Fat (estimate)6 g
Carbs (estimate)5 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Lauki is a good local alternative to winter melon. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg and soy.