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How to Make Cucumber and Century Egg Soup

Cucumber and century egg soup is a quick and easy homemade dish, with a light flavor and a hint of roasted aroma. It's comforting for both the heart and stomach without being greasy. Even beginners in the kitchen can make it with ease!

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Cucumber
  • Century egg
  • Garlic
  • Green onion
  • Cooking oil (pork fat is recommended)
  • Salt
  • Chicken bouillon powder (optional)

Calculation

Before each preparation, decide how many servings you want to make. One serving is enough for 2 people.

Per serving:

  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 century eggs
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Green onion
  • 10-15 g of cooking oil
  • 2-3 g of salt
  • 0.5-1 g of chicken bouillon powder
  • 400-500 ml of water

Instructions

  • Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin pieces about 0.5-1.2 mm thick.
  • Wash the green onion and mince it. Use the flat side of a knife to crush the garlic cloves, then peel and cut them in half.
  • Peel the century eggs and cut each into 6-8 pieces. Pour oil into a pot and add the sliced century eggs and garlic.
  • Stir-fry over low heat until the century eggs and garlic turn slightly golden on the surface. Add water, then increase the heat to bring to a boil.
  • Add the cucumber slices. Once the water boils again, immediately turn off the heat and add salt and chicken bouillon powder for seasoning before serving.
  • Pour into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.

Additional Tips

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