Description
Japanese Chinese sets always come with 'Wakame Soup' or 'Corn Soup'. In China, the absolute most common soup served in homes and diners is this 'Tomato and Fluffy Egg Soup'. The tartness and umami gently heal the stomach.
Restaurants serving Xi Hong Shi Ji Dan Tang (Tomato Egg Soup)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes
- Eggs
- Water(or Chicken broth)
- Salt
- White pepper
- Sesame oil
- Scallion/Cilantro
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- Cut ripe tomatoes into wedges.
- Heat a little oil in a pot, fry scallions, then add the tomatoes. The Ultimate Secret: Don't just boil them. Stir-fry them until the edges break down and the red juices (umami) melt into the oil.
- Pour in water (or light chicken broth) and bring to a boil. The fried tomatoes create a natural golden, umami-rich broth.
- Season simply with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of MSG.
- Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl.
- Lower the boiling soup heat slightly, and slowly drizzle the eggs in a fine thread. DO NOT STIR; let the eggs naturally float up and bloom into 'beautiful egg flowers (Dan Hua)'.
- Finish with a few drops of sesame oil and scatter cilantro/scallions.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Natural tomato umami and tartness、Sesame oil
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Can be perfectly made with Japanese ingredients)
Pairing
Fried Rice / Side for all stir-fries
Trivia
[Trivia] If you ask for 'the taste of a Chinese mother', it's either the stir-fry version or this soup. It's on every diner menu; no matter how exhausted you are, this glides smoothly into your stomach.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drunk as a 'chaser' between bites of heavy, oily stir-fries (Mapo Tofu, etc.) to completely reset the palate. Dumping rice in at the end to make a 'Tomato Egg Porridge' is also classic.
Allergen
Eggs, Sesame