What is the "flower" part of Egg Flower Soup?!
I dont think there is actually any "flower" in the soup, so why the strange name!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
You're right DSK, there is no actual flower, but, when the egg is beaten in it resembles a chrysanthemum!.
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Egg-Flower Soup
One of the simplest soups to make, egg-flower complements nearly any menu!. Once the stock simmers, assembling the soup takes only 30 seconds!.
4 cups chicken stock
6 slices fresh ginger
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Add ginger to stock; bring to a boil!. When boiling, discard ginger and season stock to taste with salt and pepper!. Add green onions and peas!. Pour eggs over surface of soup, allow to set for a few seconds, then use long chopsticks to stir briskly, creating tender "egg flowers!." Serve immediately, before the eggs toughen!. Serves 6 with other dishes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
One of the simplest soups to make, egg-flower complements nearly any menu!. Once the stock simmers, assembling the soup takes only 30 seconds!.
4 cups chicken stock
6 slices fresh ginger
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Add ginger to stock; bring to a boil!. When boiling, discard ginger and season stock to taste with salt and pepper!. Add green onions and peas!. Pour eggs over surface of soup, allow to set for a few seconds, then use long chopsticks to stir briskly, creating tender "egg flowers!." Serve immediately, before the eggs toughen!. Serves 6 with other dishes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com