Chinese Spinach with Three Eggs in Broth (上汤苋菜)
Servings: 4 servings as a side dish
Calories: 121kcal
Learn how to make Shàng Tāng Xiàncài, a classic Chinese homestyle dish with silky broth, tender leafy greens, and three different kinds of eggs. Quick, healthy, and restaurant-style at home.
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Ingredients
- 250 g Chinese spinach or baby spinach, washed and trimmed
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 chicken egg
- 1 Tbsp goji berries
- 1 salted egg hard-boiled, peeled and diced
- 1 century egg peeled and diced
- Salt and white pepper to taste
To thicken the broth: (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare the eggs:
- Beat the chicken eggs on a bowl. Set aside. Peel and cut hard-boiled salted eggs into little cubes. Do the same thing with century eggs
Cook the garlic (optional):
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 20–30 seconds).
Add the spinach:
- Add spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Remove from the pan to a serving dish
Add the broth:
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the chicken egg:
- Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten chicken egg into the soup while stirring gently in one direction to form silky ribbons.
- Add the goji berries. Cook for about 1 minute until the egg sets.
Add spinach, salted and century eggs:
- Gently stir in the pre-cooked spinach, salted egg and century egg, letting them warm in the broth for 1 minute.
Thicken the soup: (optional)
- If you like it "soupier", you can skip this step. Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Season:
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Be cautious with salt because the salted egg is already salty.
Serve:
- Transfer to a large serving bowl and serve immediately
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4235IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg
