Ingredients
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 1 cup Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 2 Cup Tofu
- 1 cup Pork
- 2 -1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Hotsauce
- 1 -½ cups Vinegar
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbs Cornstarch
- 2 tbs Water
- 1 cup Spring Onions
Instructions
7 steps · ~42 minutes total
Step 1
- MAKING THE SOUP
3 minutesStep 2
In a wok add chicken broth and wait for it to boil.
10 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 3
Next add salt, sugar, sesame seed oil, white pepper, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and soy sauce and stir for few seconds.
8 minutesTaste as you go and adjust seasoning gradually — you can always add more but can't take it away.Step 4
Add Tofu, mushrooms, black wood ear mushrooms to the wok.
3 minutesStep 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.
5 minutesUse room-temperature ingredients for better volume when whisking.Step 6
Next add 1 egg slightly beaten with a knife or fork and add it to the soup and stir for 8 seconds
8 minutesUse room-temperature ingredients for better volume when whisking.Step 7
Serve the soup in a bowl and add the bbq pork and sliced green onions on top.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 4 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or broth if it has thickened.
What to Serve With
Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Hot and Sour Soup is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine, originating in China. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 15 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key ingredients in Hot and Sour Soup include pork, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, vinegar, and various spices such as white pepper and sesame oil.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
