This is one of the fastest soup to prepare that is perfect to clear up sinus problem – the mint and egg soup. Everything can be done in about 10-15 minutes, and makes a perfect companion to another dish, or even to be consumed just by itself.

I’ve always thought that making the mint and egg soup means chucking everything into the pot and just boil away. As it turns out, the process involves a few more steps in between, and here’s how you do it:

the two main ingredients - mint leaves and egg
the two main ingredients – mint leaves and egg

Ingredients (for two as companion dish):

  • a bunch of mint leaves – pluck and use only the leaves
  • 1 egg – lightly beaten
  • ginger – in strips
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • half a chicken cube (or soup stock if you have)
  • salt and pepper for seasoning

with some oil, fry ginger, garlic, then the mint leaves
with some oil, fry ginger, garlic, then the mint leaves

Cooking instructions:

  • with a pot, heat up cooking oil then fry ginger as it takes longer to cook
  • a minute or two later, add in garlic
  • when garlic is fragrant, add mint leaves, stir till you can smell the mints, around 1-2 minutes
  • add egg, and cook it to the consistency of soft scrambled egg
  • add 1.5 bowl of water and chicken cube (or soup stock)
  • bring to boil, add salt and pepper  according to taste

make a scramble egg, almost, then add water and chicken cube
make a scramble egg, almost, then add water and chicken cube

So there you go, 2 small bowls of mint and egg soup ready to serve. The frying process, together with the addition of ginger and garlic really brings out the flavor of the soup. The only little tricky part with the mint soup is that mint leaves generally doesn’t last very long in the fridge before turning black and bad. You should always cook it at the lastest 1-2 days after purchasing for best results.

Get cooking! There are more recipes here.

and it's ready to serve after boiling for a couple minutes
and it’s ready to serve after boiling for a couple minutes

P/S: the recipe for prawn dish on the photo above is here.

KY cooks – Mint and Egg Soup
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22 thoughts on “KY cooks – Mint and Egg Soup

  • May 7, 2012 at 12:47 am
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    off-the-cuff thought: wonder if using duck egg instead of chicken egg might make a nice change of any kind to this recipe 😀

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    • May 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm
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      Sean: I think that’s a good idea! maybe it’s time to stock some duck eggs around

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  • May 7, 2012 at 6:11 am
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    I remembered having this when i was a child. o how i hated it back then!

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    • May 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm
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      Michelle: you still hate it now? hahaha

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  • May 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm
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    Never tried mint soup before…hmm although I like mint now…dunno if it will taste weird for me….

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    • May 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm
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      JD: haha try it first! it’s lovely

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  • May 7, 2012 at 3:17 pm
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    Can’t imagine the taste of this. Toothpaste and egg? Hehehe. Does seem like a good remedy for cold though.

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    • May 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm
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      Kelly: think asam laksa instead of toothpaste 😀

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  • May 7, 2012 at 4:03 pm
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    Why not try growing some mint in a pot, it will grow real easy with the Malaysian climate! Also other herbs! 💡

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    • May 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm
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      Kash: now that’s a great idea! 😀

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  • May 7, 2012 at 8:45 pm
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    Oh I’ve never heard of this soup before. May give it a try since we have loads of mint growing in our garden.

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    • May 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm
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      Baby Sumo: haha do it and let me knowww 😀

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  • May 7, 2012 at 11:10 pm
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    My grandma used to make this! Love it a lot! I thought it was her own recipe coz I dont see this anywhere else. hahaha

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    • May 8, 2012 at 9:09 am
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      June: haha, i think it’s an age old method.

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  • May 8, 2012 at 8:32 am
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    Hey i love this soup. wah long time I never boil this soup already. Thanks for reminding me!!! heheh

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    • May 8, 2012 at 9:09 am
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      eiling: you’re welcome 😀

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  • May 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm
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    i love this soup.

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  • May 14, 2012 at 10:44 pm
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    Been a silent reader of yours for a while but never commented. It’s a bad habit. I know. And I am sorry. Why did I comment today? I desperately want to make this soup (never had it before but it sounded so intriguing so I am curious). Can you please tell me where I can get the mint leaves? I tried the supermarket but all they had were applemint and peppermint. It’s obvious that I am a noob at cooking. 🙂

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    P/S I enjoyed reading your down to earth food reviews and tried a number of your recipes with success too. Keep up the good work and thanks for your generosity in sharing.

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    • May 15, 2012 at 9:23 am
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      celine: I got it from the market, you usually can find them at any wet market in the morning. Good luck, and thanks for the vote of confidence. 😀

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      • May 15, 2012 at 10:08 am
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        Morning wet market? Going, first thing tomorrow morning. Thank YOU! 🙂

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