Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is a bold, comforting classic that balances fiery heat with bright tanginess in every spoonful. The silky broth, enriched with vinegar and chili, gives way to tender cubes of tofu and chewy wood ear mushrooms, creating a satisfying contrast of textures. A shower of white pepper and a final drizzle of sesame oil deepen the aroma, making each bite irresistibly complex. Worth the effort for its addictive balance of spice, sour, and umami, it’s a bowl that lingers long after the last drop is gone.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms1/3 cup
- Wood Ear Mushrooms1/3 cup
- Tofu2/3 Cup
- Pork1/2 cup
- Chicken Stock2-1/2 cups
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Sugar1/4 tsp
- Sesame Seed Oil1 tsp
- Pepper1/4 tsp
- Hotsauce1/2 tsp
- Vinegar1-½ cups
- Soy Sauce1 tsp
- Cornstarch1 tbs
- Water2 tbs
- Spring Onions1/4 cup
Nutrition
Directions
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STEP 1 - MAKING THE SOUP
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In a wok add chicken broth and wait for it to boil.
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Next add salt, sugar, sesame seed oil, white pepper, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and soy sauce and stir for few seconds.
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Add Tofu, mushrooms, black wood ear mushrooms to the wok.
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To thicken the sauce, whisk together 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your soup until it's the right thickness.
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Next add 1 egg slightly beaten with a knife or fork and add it to the soup and stir for 8 seconds
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Serve the soup in a bowl and add the bbq pork and sliced green onions on top.
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