Step 1

STEP 1Season the tomatoes with salt and allow them to sit for a couple of minutes before using.

Step 3

STEP 2Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to soften. Stir through the garlic. Then add the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Then stir the soup to form a vortex in the centre. Pour the egg into the centre of the vortex and stir vigorously to form the lacy egg.

Step 5

STEP 3Add the corn flour, soy sauce and pepper. Simmer for another minute to thicken. Add the spring onion and season with salt to taste.