Chicken Soup

1: Place a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat.

2: Add the oil and, when hot, put in the chicken, bay leaf, and garlic.

3: When the chicken turns white, add in the corn, the spices, and the chicken stock.

4: Place a lid on the pot and let the mixture come to a bubble.

5: Once bubbling, add in the soy sauce and vinegar. Mix and adjust seasoning.

6: Thicken with the cornflour slurry. Adjust seasonings again.

7: The soup should be bubbling when you add in the egg whites to create ribbons.

8: On a separate stovetop, heat the oil and once hot, pour it over the soup to add lusciousness.

9: Serve into bowls with optional toppings like green onions, hot sauce, or crispy snacks.