Italian · soup

Stracciatella in Brodo

Stracciatella in Brodo reads umami 6.3, salinity 5.9 and citrus 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian soup, about 12 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 6.3 · Salinity 5.9 · Citrus 4.7 · Richness 4.5 · Sourness 2.8 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Nutty 2.1 · Floral 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Sweetness 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Bitterness 1.0 · Heat 0.8 · Earthy 0.7

What's in it (8)

Time & effort: about 12 min (8 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 463.3 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 45.3 g fat, 10.5 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

  1. Beat eggs with Parmigiano, a little semolina, nutmeg, and lemon zest to make a smooth mixture.
  2. Bring the clear broth to a rolling boil, then pour in the egg mixture in a thin stream while stirring continuously in circles with a fork to create ragged shreds.
  3. Season and serve immediately in warm bowls.

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