Ingredients

  • 1 Corn on the cob
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Chinese soup stock
  • 800 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Sake
  • 1/2 Japanese leek
  • 1 dash Green onion
  • 1 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Katakuriko
  • 2 tbsp Water (for the katakuriko)

Method

  • Cut the corn in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and microwave for 5 minutes, with the corn halves standing up.
  • Scrape off the cooked corn kernels with a knife.
  • Put the water, soup stock granules and sake in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add the corn kernels.
  • Skim off surface scum.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the katakuriko dissolved in water.
  • When the soup starts to bubble, add the beaten eggs through a slotted spoon.
  • Add the chopped leek and grated ginger, and turn off the heat.
  • Ladle into bowls, scatter chopped green onions and it's done!