Originally Posted by Chefboiali

Here. If you're gonna make it, make it right.

CHINA
Egg Drop Soup


1 1-1/2 pound pork bone
6 cups water
1 slice fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon rice wine
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch combined with 1 teaspoon water
2 eggs, beaten
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped ham
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Place pork bone in a large pot and add water and ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours. Discard bone. Add wine, pepper, and salt. Give cornstarch mixture a stir, then add to soup while stirring. Bring soup to a boil and add beaten eggs. Quickly stir in one direction only. Remove soup from heat. Add green onion, ham, and oil. Serve hot.