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With the sweetness of corn, the richness of chicken, and the earthy aroma of shiitake mushrooms, this soup is an ideal comfort dish for family gatherings.
Learn the art of preparing this delicious chicken soup and delight your loved ones with a heartwarming meal.
Experience the wholesome and enticing flavors of this family-favorite chicken soup.
Ingredients for chicken soup:
- 300 grams of chicken meat, either chicken breast or chicken thigh
- 3 to 4 shiitake mushrooms (also known as Chinese black mushrooms)
- 200 grams of large corn kernels, kernels removed from the cob
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or corn flour)
- Salt, pepper, seasoning powder, sesame oil
- Coriander leaves
- Dried shallots
Instructions:
- Rinse the chicken thigh meat with diluted salt water, then immerse it in cold water. Bring to a boil, occasionally skimming off any foam to clarify the broth.
- Soak the shiitake mushrooms until they expand.
- Beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with about three tablespoons of water, stirring well to dissolve the cornstarch.
- After separating the corn kernels, place them in a bowl and remove the corn cores.
- Cover the corn kernels with cold water, bring to a boil until the corn is tender, retaining the boiled corn water and corn kernels.
- Slice off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and finely chop them.
- After the chicken is cooked, shred it with your hands into strands.
- Heat two teaspoons of cooking oil, sauté the onions until fragrant, add the shredded chicken and shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the softened corn kernels along with the boiled corn water into the pot, bring to a boil once more, season with a small teaspoon of salt and half a small teaspoon of seasoning powder, wait for it to boil then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Gradually sprinkle cornstarch into the bowl while stirring evenly with a small spoon. Adjust the amount of cornstarch to achieve desired thickness.
Lastly, pour egg whites into the bowl slowly, then stir clockwise with chopsticks to create beautiful patterns in the egg whites.
Wait until the egg whites are cooked, turn off the heat, and sprinkle a pinch of pepper on the surface.
Scoop into a small bowl, add a few drops of sesame oil, sprinkle some coriander, and enjoy immediately.
Chicken soup is a heartwarming dish perfect for the bone-chilling cold of winter, offering both comfort and essential nutrients for the body.
Wishing you success and a delicious experience with this nutritious chicken soup!
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