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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Boil eggs for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled. Peel and set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine sliced ginger, pitted red dates, and water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Add rock sugar to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Add the peeled boiled eggs to the sweet soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes to warm them through. Serve hot.

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