This Chinese soup is one of the easiest, kid friendly recipes out there. It’s a great place to start learning Chinese cuisine. The ingredients are few, it takes maybe 15 minutes to make, and kids have fun watching the scrambled egg turn from yellow to white.
PARENT PREP: because someone has to do the dirty work
KIDTASTIC! Tasks for the kiddos
PARENT TASK: Keeping kids out of the hospital one task at a time
TEAM TASK: Working together to get it done
PARENT CHEAT: I have a million things to do and cooking isn’t one
**Every child is different when it comes to what they can do in the kitchen. The “kidtastic!” And “Parent tasks” are only suggestions when it comes to dividing up jobs. Always supervise your child in the kitchen and go at their pace. ALWAYS supervise your children in the kitchen. Better safe than sorry***
Parent Prep: Cut chives/Scallions if using
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Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon corn starch (for thicker soups)
- 2 tablespoon warm water to mix with corn starch (if using)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup chopped frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or scallions (optional)
- salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Team effort: In medium pot, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
- Kidtastic! Stir together the cornstarch and water to dissolve cornstarch; pour into the boiling broth.
- Kidtastic!: Add peas and carrots.
- Team Effort: Stir gently while you pour in the egg Season with chives, salt and pepper before serving.
