--- title: "Nori and Egg Drop Soup (紫菜蛋花汤)" description: "Nori and Egg Drop Soup is a light, flavorful home-style soup, a simple Chinese soup dish. Nori is rich in iodine, calcium, and dietary fiber, while eggs provide high-quality protein, making this combination balanced nutrition." image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang.jpg" url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/" --- # Nori and Egg Drop Soup **紫菜蛋花汤 · zǐ cài dàn huā tāng** > Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 217 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Soups](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/soup/) (汤羹) Nori and Egg Drop Soup is a light, flavorful home-style soup, a simple Chinese soup dish. Nori is rich in iodine, calcium, and dietary fiber, while eggs provide high-quality protein, making this combination balanced nutrition. ![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang.jpg) ## Ingredients - 10 g Dried nori (干紫菜) — per serving - Tip: Choose nori that is dark green, dry, and free of any off-odors. - 2 pieces Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving - Tip: Choose eggs with intact shells that are fresh. - to taste Chopped scallion (葱花) - Tip: Use fresh, bright green scallions. - 1.5 L Water (水) — per serving - Tip: It is recommended to use filtered clean water. - 2 g Salt (盐) — per serving - Tip: Regular iodized salt or sea salt both work. - 5 ml Cooking oil (油) — per serving - Tip: Use a mild-flavored vegetable oil. - a few drops Sesame oil (香油) — per serving - Tip: Pure sesame oil offers a better aroma. ### Optional - to taste Shrimp / dried shrimp (虾仁/虾皮) - Tip: This enhances the umami flavor of the soup. - 2 g Starch (淀粉) - Tip: Used for thickening to add a richer texture. ## Tools Saucepan, Soup bowl, Bowl for beating eggs, Fine mesh strainer ## Method (5 steps) 1. **Soak the Nori** — Soak the dried nori in clean water for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside. - Duration: 15 min - Tip: Rinse after soaking to remove any sand or grit. ![Step 1: Soak the Nori](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/step_1.jpg) 2. **Make the Soup Base** — Heat a saucepan, add 1.5 L water, 5 ml cooking oil, and 2 g salt. Once the water boils, add the nori. - Duration: 5 min - Tip: Adding oil and salt first gives the soup base more depth of flavor. ![Step 2: Make the Soup Base](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/step_2.jpg) 3. **Pour in the Egg Mixture** — Three minutes after the nori has been boiling, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot. Remove from heat after 30 seconds. - Duration: 4 min - Tip: After the water boils, lower the heat and pour the beaten eggs around the center of the boiling water. - Tip: For tender egg ribbons, cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and wait half a minute before opening. ![Step 3: Pour in the Egg Mixture](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/step_3.jpg) 4. **Add Chopped Scallion** — Sprinkle with chopped scallion and simmer on low heat for 20 seconds. - Duration: 20 sec - Tip: Do not overcook the scallion, or it will lose its aroma and color. ![Step 4: Add Chopped Scallion](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/step_4.jpg) 5. **Season and Serve** — Turn off the heat. Before serving, add a few drops of sesame oil. You can also add a little dried shrimp to taste. - Duration: 30 sec - Tip: You can rinse the dried shrimp briefly in warm water beforehand. ![Step 5: Season and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang/step_5.jpg) ## Tips - After the water boils, lower the heat and pour the beaten eggs around the center of the boiling water. For tender egg ribbons, cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and wait half a minute before opening. - For a thicker texture, add 2 g starch to thicken. - Adjust the amount of nori to your preference. ## Overview image ![Nori and Egg Drop Soup — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/soup_zi-cai-dan-hua-tang_overview.jpg) ## Source Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense). Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/soup/紫菜蛋花汤.md ## Related recipes - [Cucumber and Preserved Egg Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_huang-gua-pi-dan-tang/) - [Enoki Mushroom Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_jin-zhen-gu-tang/) - [Tomato and Egg Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_xi-hong-shi-ji-dan-tang/) - [Corn and Pork Ribs Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/) --- ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Nori and Egg Drop Soup","alternateName":"紫菜蛋花汤","description":"Nori and Egg Drop Soup is a light, flavorful home-style soup, a simple Chinese soup dish. 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