5 minutes
Chiori
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INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 3 cup spinach, loosely packed
- 1 /4 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. neutral oil (salad oil)
- A1 2/3 cup water
- A1 tsp. granulated consommé (bouillon)
- A1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
- A2 pinches of sugar
- B2 tsp. water
- B1 tsp. potato starch (or cornstarch)
- BSalt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Prep the spinach: Cut into 1 ½-inch-long (4 cm) pieces.Place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and microwave at 600W for 1 minute 30 seconds (or just until wilted). Rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess moisture. Thinly slice the onion. Beat the egg. In a small bowl, mix B ingredients (water + potato starch) to make a slurry.
- 2
Sauté the onion: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender.
- 3
Make the broth: Add A ingredients (water, consommé, chicken bouillon, and sugar) and bring to a gentle boil. Add the spinach. Season with a pinch of salt to taste, then stir in the slurry.
- 4
Form the fluffy egg ribbons: When the soup returns to a simmer, slowly drizzle in the beaten egg, stirring in broad strokes. Turn off the heat as soon as soft ribbons form.
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Tips & Notes
・You can blanch the spinach in boiling water instead of microwaving in Step 1.
・The slurry helps create cleaner, fluffy egg ribbons; it won’t noticeably thicken the soup.
・If the seasoning tastes too strong, add a splash of water to adjust.
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