Egg Drop Soup Tamago Toji
Experience the perfect fusion of Japanese tradition and comforting simplicity with Egg Drop Soup Tamago Toji, a velvety, umami-packed dish that’s as elegant as it is easy to make. Featuring a rich dashi-based broth enhanced with soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of sugar, this recipe achieves a delicate balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. The highlight of the soup lies in its silky ribbons of gently cooked egg, created by skillfully swirling the beaten eggs into the lightly thickened broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and satisfying dish is garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for added texture and aroma. Whether you're looking for a nourishing meal or a soothing appetizer, this Japanese-inspired egg drop soup offers comfort in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups dashi stock (or substitute with chicken or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1.5 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the dashi stock over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, salt, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to slightly thicken the broth.
Crack the eggs into another bowl and lightly beat them with a fork or chopsticks. Aim for a cohesive mixture without over-beating.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Using a fork or chopsticks, stir the soup in one direction to create a gentle whirlpool.
Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the moving soup in a thin, steady stream, creating silky ribbons of cooked egg. Once all the egg is added, briefly allow it to set without stirring further (about 30 seconds).
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of Egg Drop Soup Tamago Toji!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 5351 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
