Name: Mint Soup
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz small dried shrimp (3 tablespoons); 8 cups Nonya chicken stock; 2 cups loosely packed fresh spearmint leaves; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Po Ho Thng

Although this fragrant soup, reminiscent of Chinese egg drop, is meant to be sipped throughout the meal (its clean flavor cools the palate between dishes), we'd make it even if we weren't preparing the rest of this menu. It's incredibly easy (the stock can be made ahead) and requires only a few ingredients.

Recipe notes

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