Hot and sour soup recipe

Hot and Sour Soup recipe

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Looking for a comforting and flavorful soup to warm you up? Look no further than this delicious hot and sour soup recipe. Packed with a combination of spicy and tangy flavors, this soup is perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their meals. With simple ingredients like mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots, this recipe is easy to make yet incredibly satisfying. Whether you're craving a light lunch or a comforting dinner, this hot and sour soup is sure to hit the spot.

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Hot and sour soup recipe details

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Ingredients

4	black mushrooms, dried
1 handful	mushrooms, wood ears, dried
3 tbsp	soy sauce
4 tbsp	cornstarch
150 g	lean pork, thinly sliced
2 tbsp	vegetable oil
800 ml	chicken stock
1 tsp	chili flakes
3 tbsp	rice vinegar or to taste
250 g	tofu, cubed
2	eggs, beaten
2 tsp	sesame oil
2	scallions, sliced

Instructions

Place black mushrooms and wood ear fungus in separate bowls. Cover with boiling water and soak for 4 hours or overnight. Then remove and discard the mushroom stems and woody sections of wood ear. Cut into julienne strips.

Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, add the pork strips and toss to coat. Heat oil in a wok or a frying pan. Stir fry the pork in it for 5 minutes or until cooked.

In a saucepan bring the chicken broth to boil. Add pork, black mushrooms, wood ear, the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, red pepper and vinegar to taste. Dissolve the remaining 3 tablespoons of cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and stir the mixture into the soup. Add the tofu and bring to boil. Then remove the soup from the heat and add the eggs in a slow steady stream. Stir rapidly for 30 seconds. Add sesame oil and mix well.

Fill the soup in individual soup bowls and garnish with scallions.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 4 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a