Pea Shoot Egg Soup

Pea Shoot Egg Soup
A soothing soup I stumbled upon in Sichuan, easy to make and refreshingly delicious... Pea shoots, which are the tender tips of pea plants, are known as '安豆' in southern Jiangsu, giving rise to the name '安豆头' for pea tips. These tips are a staple in banquet menus, as it is believed that having a dish made with 安豆 can bring peace and good luck for the entire year. Pea shoots are rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and phosphorus. Additionally, they contain abundant antioxidants that can effectively combat aging and promote detoxification.

Materials

Egg 1
Pea Shoots 1 handful
Cooking Oil
Salt
Chicken Essence

How To Make

  1. Trim and wash the pea shoots, then beat one egg with a pinch of salt.

    Trim and wash the pea shoots, then beat one egg with a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat oil in a wok, pour in the egg mixture, and flip it when it's almost set.

    Heat oil in a wok, pour in the egg mixture, and flip it when it's almost set.
  3. Break the egg into small pieces.

    Break the egg into small pieces.
  4. Add hot water and bring to a boil until the soup turns cloudy.

    Add hot water and bring to a boil until the soup turns cloudy.
  5. Add the pea shoots and cook briefly until they are tender.

    Add the pea shoots and cook briefly until they are tender.
  6. Season with salt and chicken essence to taste.

    Season with salt and chicken essence to taste.