Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a wok over medium to high heat. Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it into pieces until it starts to brown (about 5 mins).
  2. 2Add the ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring for 2 mins until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the chicken stock and stir, scraping any brown bits stuck to the pot.
  4. 4Add the corn kernels, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cooking for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5To thicken the soup, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring.
  6. 6Once thickened, gently stir and pour in the beaten eggs to form ribbons.
  7. 7Add some spring onion, reserving some for garnish; season with salt, pepper, a dash of sesame oil, and soy sauce.
  8. 8Mix well and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra spring onion.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 250 g minced chicken
  • 1 tsp ginger, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1.5 L chicken stock
  • 1 can sweet corn kernels, drained
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 spring onion, chopped
  • 1 salt
  • 1 white pepper
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce

Equipment

wokspatulaspoonsmall bowlglass lid