This classic Chinese sour soup is a comforting bowl of warmth that balances savory, sour, and umami flavors perfectly. The clear chicken stock serves as a bright canvas for tender matchstick pork, earthy black mushrooms, and crisp bamboo shoots. Rice stick noodles add a satisfying slippery texture, while a splash of white vinegar and sesame oil at the end provides a fragrant, tangy kick. It’s an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a light yet filling meal on a chilly day. Simple ingredients come together in under an hour to create a dish that feels both home-style and elegant.
Sour Soup With Rice Noodles
Description
This classic Chinese sour soup is a comforting bowl of warmth that balances savory, sour, and umami flavors perfectly. The clear chicken stock serves as a bright canvas for tender matchstick pork, earthy black mushrooms, and crisp bamboo shoots. Rice stick noodles add a satisfying slippery texture, while a splash of white vinegar and sesame oil at the end provides a fragrant, tangy kick. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a light yet filling meal on a chilly day. Simple ingredients come together in under an hour to create a dish that feels both home-style and elegant.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and soak black mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain and shred.
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Slice the boneless pork butt into 1-inch matchsticks.
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Wash, trim, and shred the green onion on the bias into 1-inch pieces; set aside for garnish.
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Soak the rice stick noodles in warm water until soft, then drain.
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In a saucepan, heat the chicken stock over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
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Add the pork matchsticks, shredded mushrooms, shredded bamboo shoots, soy sauce, and sugar to the boiling stock.
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Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until the pork is cooked through.
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Add the soaked rice stick noodles to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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One minute before removing from heat, stir in the white vinegar and sesame oil.
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Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with the shredded green onions.
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Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 717.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 36.0g56%
- Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
- Cholesterol 267.0mg89%
- Sodium 246.0mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 81.0g162%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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