🍲 Egg Drop Soup: The Chinese Restaurant Way (蛋花湯)

Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make a takeout classic, Egg Drop Soup. We made a version of this way back in 2020 as our 3rd video ever, but our version today has shrimp and is just as yummy!
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⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲
00:00 - Prepare shrimp
02:31 - Prepare carrot
02:58 - Prepare tofu & eggs
03:55 - Start soup
04:35 - On potato starch & other starches
05:08 - Create slurry
05:27 - Add tofu & beat eggs
06:23 - Add slurry
07:34 - Add egg
07:53 - On egg drop soup
08:34 - Add shrimp
08:48 - Add seasoning
09:12 - Add carrot & plate
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I have been watching for a while and I realized this time I never thanked you for the time and skill you took and have to make this video. Thank you so much for your time ( not only the time to make and edit the video but also the time to perfect the cooking techniques you graciously share with us). Thank you for so generously using your skills to help other cooks. Be well.

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This has to be one of my most favourite and comforting soups. Your videos are not only wonderful in teaching us how to cook but your dad's enthusiasm is an absolute joy to watch. It's a cold day down here in Western Australia and this recipe is perfect. Thank you for bringing a smile, and happy tummies, today

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i only started making chinese food recently from memory. due to covid and missing seeing my parents as much as before pandemic! this is such a treasure ! thank you!

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I probably haven't been watching you channel as some folks, but your original egg drop video is what introduced me to your channel in the first place, so it's cool to see an updated version!

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Egg drop soup is one of my favorite. It's such a comforting soup. Simple but delicious and filling. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.

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[@isfahani]

As a lifelong cook it's nice to have someone casually 'demystifying' these cooking techniques.And while I don't understand Cantonese much, it's great there are comprehensive subtitles. Thank you... M'goi Sai!

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I live in Ohio and on a deadly cold day this soup has saved me

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We love Daddy Lau… still with your channel and it’s 08/2023!! Making this today!!! HoSick!! HoSick!! Loved seeing how your family has grown❤

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When my family and I got sick with COVID some time ago, your old egg flower soup recipe was the one i followed. I basically made enough for an entire day. 😅 Since then, I've made it more times than I could count with different variations (depending on ingredients we have/leftovers), and it's always good. I'll try this recipe next time! (Excited because i absolutely love tofu.) 😊😊

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Chef Lau is a good teacher, along with his son's educational information...I cooked Siumai following his recipe, minus the Shiitake mushroom (I don't have it that time) but the marinade works wonders, you would thought it was cooked by a Chinese Chef. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in cooking, even my Dad who was a retired Chef liked it!

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I just can't get enough of the wholesomeness

[@Yunkmann]

This is an advanced version. I grew up eating a very simple version of egg drop soup. My best guess: Chicken broth, eggs (long strands - do not stir after adding eggs) w a bit of ginger, dash of soy sauce and green onion. Restaurants would give you free egg drop soup w combo meal and if you wanted Won ton, well that was always extra. Developed a taste for Egg Drop soup during my college days. Every Chinese buffet had a vat of Egg Drop soup. Very simple, cheap & easy.

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Thank you for the explanation of potatoes starch and corn starch for the soup clarity. I've been trying to figure that out for years now! Thank you!!!

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This looks so delicious 😋❤ I'm going to serve it on Sunday. I'm so glad I found your channel, it's very inspiring and you show and explain things so well. Thank you 🌺

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The whole bowl looks so poetic! ❤

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I make your original Egg Flower Soup recipe at least once a week. It’s literally perfection! Your recommendation for the Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder was spot-on for making it taste better than the best local takeout places.

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Bouillon is already salty though, plus some MSG, so it's stronger than canned broth

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This Egg-drop soup/ chicken-shred soup goes very well with 🍅 tomatoes 🍅 😋😋😋😋👍👍👍👍

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Thanks for a great recipe. And little baby is so cute!

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I LOVE egg drop soup! I'll be making this tomorrow for dinner 😄 Thank you Daddy Lau! 🥚

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I would love to see you guys make crab meat sweetcorn soup next!!

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Thank you for the alternatives for people with allergies. I definitely be making this in the upcoming week!

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technique! such important lessons. i listen to my mom but miss these details. so glad you have it recorded!

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Made this one tonight, it was excellent and better than the takeout we got a few days ago. Good job everyone and thank you for what you do.

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Wow! Thanks for this yummy egg drop soup recipe!

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Well, that was nostalgic ! I remember very well having stumbled randomly on your first egg drop soup video (I believe that's the one that made me discover your channel), and it certainly helped me warm my stomach (and my mental state) during the darkest hours of the pandemic ! Thank you and your dad for all these fantastic videos over the years !

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I love this channel so much.

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Tqvm, Uncle Lau for tips and know-how for a great bowl of egg drop soup

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Uncle lau is the man… as a hungry chef this dish will be amazing to learn thank you for the videos!! They are awesome !!

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I love watching your videos. They're well made and easy to follow. Makes my mouth salivate just watching.

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Thanks for sharing the techniques.

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wow ive NEVER had egg drop soup with actual meat in it! i really want to try this dish!

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Thank you for this recipe

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It came out amazing!!! Thank you!!!😊

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Wow, this is Outstanding, I've never had Egg Drop Soup with shrimp in it... I gotta try it...

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This is my favorite.. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelstevenson5044]

Last night I followed your old egg flower soup recipe and it turned out great. I substituted sweet rice flour for the cornstarch and added shrimp to one of the bowls (since I was using leftovers). After making the soup I remembered that a lot of recipes use tofu so I figured I'd try that next. I feel very vindicated to hear you mention these ingredients in your new video! Next time I'll follow this recipe.

[@MadeWithLau]

Ahh thanks for sharing that and trying our recipe! Adding sweet rice flour sounds delicious.

[@michaelstevenson5044]

I was surprised at how good it turned out! The soup was near-restaurant quality for my first attempt, and the broth was easily the best part. The flour added a welcomed bit of sweetness.

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Thank u as always ❤

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Yum. Excellent when feeling a little under the weather.

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First time viewer, I enjoyed the video, thank you for the receipt. I'll be watching everything else you have uploaded. Again thank you...

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Thank you for your wonderful videos. Egg drop soup is my favorite 😋.

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looks so good!

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I’m gonna try this!!!

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Amazing came out perfect. 😁👍

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I’ve always wondered how Egg Drop Soup was made! My favorite soup on a cold day. 🍜

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This is the first time i used potato starch, it has a less imposing taste and thickens well. Thank you

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Yummy, TQ uncle.

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Wwooww I love it my favorite soup!! it's so delicious..

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Awesome looks very good

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fantastic!

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Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna make this now.

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Mui Mui pouring soup on her mom's arm is so funny

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Thank you 😌

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omg the translation is so gold! i get the starches confused ! you have it written! YES!!!

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OK, I am from Argentina, It is winter here, I am a soup-addict, and could not stop drooling over the keyboard! Time to go and fix some of this recipe...eggs? check! carrots? check! uhmmm....no shrimps, but a lot of mushrooms...check! tofu? less than a 1/3 brick...so...add more mushrooms...check! Some 5 or 6 liters of homemade chicken bouillon..CHECK! ....WAIT! I am out of excuses to try this! HANDS ON, THEN! Thanks for your videos! Always a good font for inspiration!

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For many years I used the same technique for Italian Stracciatella soup, works very well.

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This soup is really good big fan

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Watched the video, then went to try it immediately. Craving is strong for this one. Made an even simpler version by using imitation crab stick instead of prawns. Drinking it right now.

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Thank you for the Share... I can't wait to try this! 🤤

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Hope you enjoy!

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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I love Chinese food and have enjoyed learning how to properly prepare it. Unfortunately I've developed a soy allergy but I appreciate the different options you give, I can usually work around it. But I do miss tofu!