Golden Shark Fin Soup (Easy Chinese Style)

■ Ingredients for one person

• Shark fin (rehydrated and for soup) ... 20-30g
• Chicken stock (granules) ... 2 teaspoons
• Water ... 250ml
• Egg ... 1
• Green onion (finely chopped) ... a small amount
• Ginger (tube ginger is acceptable) ... a small amount
• White sesame seeds ... a small amount
• Sesame oil ... a few drops

Seasoning
: • Soy sauce... 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt... a pinch
• White pepper... a little
• Cornstarch dissolved in water... 1 tablespoon (for thickening)

■ Preparation

• Shark fin: Rehydrate and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Egg: Beat
• Cornstarch slurry: Mix together

■ How to make it

  1. Put water, broth, and ginger in a pot and heat
  2. Once boiling, add the shark fin and heat for 1-2 minutes
  3. Add the seasonings and thicken lightly with water-dissolved potato starch
  4. Reduce the heat and pour in the eggs in a thin stream
  5. Place in a bowl and top with sesame oil, green onions, and white sesame seeds

■ Points

• Add the eggs just before turning off the heat for a fluffy texture
. • Don't make it too thick for an elegant finish.
• Add the sesame oil at the end for aroma.

■ Characteristics of the finish

• Smooth and luxurious texture
• Light yet deeply flavorful
• A versatile soup that doesn't overpower the main dish

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