Cha Seung-won’s Quick Egg Drop Soup: A Warm Meal from Spain’s Guesthouse
Cha Seung-won’s Quick Egg Drop Soup: A Warm Meal from Spain’s Guesthouse
Cha Seung-won’s Speedy Egg Drop Soup Recipe from ‘Spanish Guesthouse’
This is the quick and delicious egg drop soup recipe prepared by Chef Cha Seung-won on the tvN variety show ‘Spanish Guesthouse’ for the Korean travelers staying there. Designed to be a comforting and memorable meal, this soup uses simple ingredients and comes together rapidly, making it perfect for busy days. Its warm, gentle flavor profile is suitable for both Korean and international palates, offering a taste of home-cooked goodness.
Main Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups water (approx. 800ml)
- 2/3 Tbsp salted shrimp (saeujeot)
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1 red chili pepper (or 1 green chili pepper for less heat)
- Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, crack 2 large eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly until well combined. This ensures the egg will disperse beautifully into the soup for a smooth texture. Finely chop the green onion and the red chili pepper. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper before chopping. (Note: Chef Cha Seung-won actually used 1/4 onion instead of red chili pepper, so feel free to substitute based on your preference.) The salted shrimp is key to the soup’s savory depth, so make sure to include it.
Step 2
Pour 4 cups (about 800ml) of water into a pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling vigorously, slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the pot in a circular motion. Gently stir the soup to help the egg strands form delicate ribbons. Add the prepared salted shrimp, chopped green onion, and red chili pepper to the pot. Let it simmer for another moment. Finally, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Remember that salted shrimp is already salty, so add salt gradually to avoid over-salting.
Step 3
Your warm and flavorful Quick Egg Drop Soup, Cha Seung-won’s style, is now ready! Enjoy the delightful harmony of its clear, savory broth and tender egg. It’s perfect for enjoying on its own or for pouring over a bowl of rice.
