Raindropsoup Recipes

GIANT RAINDROP CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To a large pot, add the 8 cups (2 L) of cold water and sprinkle in the agar agar powder. Whisk to combine. Let the agar dissolve in the water for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
• Add the sugar and whisk again to combine.
• Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until all of the agar and sugar have dissolved, then remove from the heat. Do not keep over the heat for too long or the agar will denature!
• Pour the agar mixture into a large glass or ceramic bowl with a smooth bottom.
• Refrigerate overnight, or until set.
• Make the brown sugar syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring the syrup to a boil and remove the syrup from the heat, transfer to a liquid measuring cup, and refrigerate until cool and thickened, about 1 hour.
• Invert the raindrop cake onto a large plate or cutting board.
• Top with the roasted soybean flour and brown sugar syrup.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHINESE SPICY HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the dried mushrooms and tiger lily buds in warm water for 20 minutes. After trimming off any tough stems, slice the mushrooms. With the fingers, shred the tiger lily stems.
• Place the mushrooms, tiger lily buds, stock, bamboo shoots, and shredded pork into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in soy sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, and vinegar. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add a little of the hot soup to the cornstarch, and then return all to the pan. Heat to boiling, stirring. Add the bean curd, and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
• Just before serving, turn off the heat. Stir the egg in gradually. Mix in sesame oil. Sprinkle each serving with scallions.

RAINDROP SOUP

Steps:

• Bring stock with chicken to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer. Add chestnuts and minced scallions. Continue to simmer for ten minutes.
• Add sherry and soy sauce.
• Turn off heat under the soup but leave on burner. Bring beaten egg whites over to the soup pot. Add a few drops of chili oil, if desired, to the eggs.
• Using fork, allow eggs to dribble into the soup. Repeat this until egg is gone.
• Serve with diced scallions scattered on top.
• Enjoy!