Egg drop bittergourd soup

Egg drop bittergourd soup  ......... this is one soup that I like to whip up as I find it very versatile.  It goes well with white rice or just add on some bihun or mee sua for a light and refreshing quick meal!

Quick and simple soup with meat, fish, poultry and veggie, all in one!

Ingredients

• 250 gm chicken frame to make stock
• 250 gm bittergourd, sliced
• 100 gm pork/chicken fillet, sliced
• 10 or more fish balls
• 4 cups water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Salt to taste
• Sesame oil
• Dash of pepper

Preparation

1. Bring to the boil 4 cups of water, once boiling, add in the washed and cleaned chicken frame.  Cover and let it simmer for about 30 mins.
2. Wash and remove the seeds from the bittergourd, slice it up and mix in some salt.  Set aside.
3. Season the meat with some salt, pepper and sesame oil, set aside.
4. Remove the chicken bones, add in the seasoned meat and let it cook for a while.
5. Squeeze out the water from the sliced bittergourd, rinse and add into the soup.
6. Add in the fish balls and lightly beaten egg.  Give it a quick stir.
7. Add salt to taste and serve hot.