Chicken Corn Soup
Easy
A silky, comforting Chinese chicken and sweet corn soup finished with delicate egg flower ribbons and a lightly thickened broth.
Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup | 雞蓉玉米濃湯 | 雞蓉粟米羹
Video byChi Creative Work 創藝小站
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Beat the Eggs
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Open on YouTube ↗Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
STEP 2 OF 11
Mince the Chicken
USES
Boneless Chicken Thigh, finely minced (400 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice chicken into strips, then chop into a fine mince.
STEP 3 OF 11
Marinate the Chicken
USES
Salt, (for marinade) (0 as needed)·White Pepper, (for marinade) (0 as needed)·Shaoxing Wine, (for marinade) (1 tablespoon)·Cornstarch, (for marinade) (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Season the minced chicken with salt, white pepper, rice wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
STEP 4 OF 11
Prepare Garlic and Onion
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Open on YouTube ↗Smash garlic and mince finely, then dice the onion into small pieces.
STEP 5 OF 11
Heat Oil and Butter
USES
Butter (Unsalted) (5 gram)·Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat the pan over medium-high heat, add oil and butter, and stir to combine.
STEP 6 OF 11
Sauté Garlic and Onion
USES
Onion, finely chopped (0.5 piece)·Garlic, peeled, minced (1 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add garlic and stir until fragrant, then add onion and cook until translucent, about 1 minute.
STEP 7 OF 11
Cook the Chicken
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the marinated minced chicken and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until cooked through.
STEP 8 OF 11
Season the Base
USES
Dark Soy Sauce (0.5 tablespoon)·Rock Sugar (3 gram)·Salt (0.5 teaspoon)·White Pepper (0.5 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add dark soy sauce, salt, crystal sugar, and white pepper, stir-frying briefly between each addition.
STEP 9 OF 11
Add Liquids and Corn
USES
Corn Puree (Canned) (1 can)·Clear Chicken Broth (412 ml)·Water (120 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in chicken broth, cream-style corn, and water. Stir gently to combine, then cover and simmer for 1 minute.
STEP 10 OF 11
Final Seasoning and Thicken
USES
Cornstarch, mixed with water (4 teaspoon)·Salt, (for sauce) (0 as needed)·White Pepper, (for sauce) (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt, white pepper, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until the soup thickens evenly.
STEP 11 OF 11
Create Egg Flowers
USES
Egg, beaten (2 whole)·Black Pepper, optional, finishing (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slowly pour beaten egg in a clockwise stream, turn off the heat immediately, then rest 5 seconds and gently stir.
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