Egg Drop Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
4 fresh ginger root, cut in coin size slices (unpeeled)
1/2 tsp. white peppercorns or Szechuan peppercorns
2 scallions
5 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 c. rice wine or dry sherry (plus extra for egg mixture)
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper or to taste

Preparation

For this recipe, you reduce the broth to intensify the flavor, infusing it with garlic and spices.