Boiled Egg Sweet Soup with Ginger and Red Dates薑汁紅棗雞蛋糖水
A comforting and nourishing Cantonese sweet soup featuring smooth boiled eggs in a warm, aromatic broth infused with the spicy kick of ginger and the natural sweetness of red dates.
01Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 150g old ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 10-12 pieces red dates, pitted
- 150g rock sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 liters water
Nutrition (per serving)198kcal
- Protein6.2g
- Carbs38.5g
- Fat3.1g
Fiber 0.8 gSodium 68 mg
02Steps
- Boil eggs for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled. Peel and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine sliced ginger, pitted red dates, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add rock sugar to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the peeled boiled eggs to the sweet soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes to warm them through. Serve hot.
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