Seaweed & Egg Drop Soup (紫菜蛋花湯) – mammafong

Ingredients

• 3 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 sheet dried seaweed (紫菜), torn into small pieces
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavours)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for a slightly thicker texture)