Hot ‘N Sour Soup
Description
This traditional Hot and Sour Soup is a comforting bowl of complex flavors, featuring tender shreds of pork, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a rich, savory broth. The signature taste comes from the perfect balance of sharp white vinegar and white pepper, creating a warming sensation that is ideal for chilly evenings. Silk ribbons of beaten egg swirl through the thickened stock, while a final drizzle of sesame oil adds aromatic depth. It is a quick yet sophisticated dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, cover the dried Chinese mushrooms with 1/2 cup of warm water and let them soak for 30 minutes until softened.
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Drain the mushrooms, discarding the soaking water.
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Using a knife, cut away and discard the tough stems of the mushrooms.
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Shred the mushroom caps by slicing them horizontally into paper-thin slices, then cutting those slices into thin strips.
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Drain the canned bamboo shoots and rinse them in cold water.
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Shred the bamboo shoots and the Chinese bean curd (tofu) into strips as fine as the mushrooms.
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Trim all fat from the boneless pork.
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Slice the pork as thinly as possible, then cut the slices into narrow strips about 1-1/2 to 2 inches long.
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In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine the chicken stock, salt, soy sauce, shredded mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and pork strips.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes.
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Drop in the shredded bean curd, ground white pepper, and white vinegar.
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Bring the soup back to a boil.
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Give the cornstarch and cold water mixture a stir to recombine, then pour it into the boiling soup.
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Stir constantly for a few seconds until the soup thickens.
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Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring gently to create silky ribbons.
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Remove the soup from the heat.
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Ladle the soup into a tureen or serving bowls.
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Stir in the sesame seed oil and sprinkle the top with chopped scallions.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.5g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.0g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 12.0g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
