Hot and Sour Soup
βDiscover the joy of making Hot and Sour Soup at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.β

π€ Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Hot and Sour Soup at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Hot and Sour Soup represents the artistry of Chinese culinary tradition, where every dish is crafted with intention and balance. Chinese cooking philosophy emphasizes harmonyβthe yin and yang of flavors, textures, and colors.
This recipe brings restaurant-quality results to your home kitchen, letting you experience the authentic tastes that have delighted millions across the globe.
π Hot and Sour Soup
π Ingredients
- β’1/3 cup Mushrooms
- β’1/3 cup Wood Ear Mushrooms
- β’2/3 Cup Tofu
- β’1/2 cup Pork
- β’2-1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- β’1/2 tsp Salt
- β’1/4 tsp Sugar
- β’1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- β’1/4 tsp Pepper
- β’1/2 tsp Hotsauce
- β’1-Β½ cups Vinegar
- β’1 tsp Soy Sauce
- β’1 tbs Cornstarch
- β’2 tbs Water
- β’1/4 cup Spring Onions
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
STEP 1 - MAKING THE SOUP
- 2
In a wok add chicken broth and wait for it to boil.
- 3
Next add salt, sugar, sesame seed oil, white pepper, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and soy sauce and stir for few seconds.
- 4
Add Tofu, mushrooms, black wood ear mushrooms to the wok.
- 5
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.
- 6
Next add 1 egg slightly beaten with a knife or fork and add it to the soup and stir for 8 seconds
- 7
Serve the soup in a bowl and add the bbq pork and sliced green onions on top.
π‘ Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Hot and Sour Soup at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
β Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Mushrooms
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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