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Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤) Recipe

Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤) Recipe


  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Hot and Sour Soup recipe is a classic Chinese dish that balances tangy and spicy flavors with a variety of ingredients like mushrooms, tofu, and pork. Warm up with a comforting bowl of this flavorful soup!


Ingredients

Scale

Dried Shiitake Mushrooms:

  • 1/3 cup

Dried Woodear Mushrooms:

  • 1/4 cup

Dried Lily Flowers:

  • 1/4 cup

Pork Loin or Chicken Breast:

  • 1/2 lb, thinly sliced

Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry:

  • 1/2 tablespoon

Salt:

  • 1/4 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon

Cornstarch:

  • 1/2 tablespoon + 3 tablespoons

Minced Ginger:

  • 2 teaspoons

Green Onions:

  • 2, chopped

Chinkiang Vinegar:

  • 2 tablespoons

White Pepper Powder:

  • 1 teaspoon (or 1/2 teaspoon for less spice)

Water or Chicken Stock:

  • 6 cups

Firm Tofu:

  • 1/2 block (8 oz / 227 g), cubed

Light Soy Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon

Eggs:

  • 2, beaten

Sesame Oil:

  • 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms and Lily Flowers: Rinse and soak the dried shiitake mushrooms, woodear mushrooms, and lily flowers until tender. Slice mushrooms and chop lily flowers.
  2. Marinate Pork: Combine pork with Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Mix Vinegar and White Pepper: Combine Chinkiang vinegar and white pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Prepare Soup Base: Heat water or chicken stock with ginger and green onion. Add rehydrated mushrooms, lily flowers, and tofu.
  5. Thicken Soup: Mix cornstarch with water and swirl into the soup to thicken.
  6. Add Pork and Egg: Add marinated pork, salt, and beaten egg to the soup.
  7. Finish Soup: Remove from heat and stir in vinegar mixture. Garnish with cilantro and sesame oil.
  8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  9. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of white pepper used.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bamboo shoots or baby corn for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Hot and Sour Soup, Chinese Soup, Mushroom Soup, Pork Soup, Comfort Food