Simple Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Simple Hot And Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms; 1/2 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, cut into thin matchstick-size pieces; 2 teaspoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 10 fluid ounces chicken stock; 2 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine; salt to taste; 2 teaspoons corn flour; 2 teaspoons water; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 3/4 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
1 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms
1/2 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, cut into thin matchstick-size pieces
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
10 fluid ounces chicken stock
2 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine
salt to taste
2 teaspoons corn flour
2 teaspoons water
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Place shiitake mushrooms and cloud ear mushrooms in a bowl of water; soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and finely chop the mushrooms.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add tofu and cook for 1 minute. Remove using a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Bring water back to a boil and add bamboo shoots; cook for 1 minute. Drain and set bamboo shoots aside.
3
Mix vinegar and white pepper together in a bowl.
4
Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Add bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and ham; return to a boil. Add tofu, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and salt; bring back to a boil.
5
Mix corn flour and water together in a bowl until dissolved; stir into chicken stock mixture until soup starts to thicken. Drizzle beaten eggs into soup, stirring gently to form cooked egg clumps, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Stir vinegar-pepper mixture into soup and drizzle in sesame oil.

533

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms, 1/2 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, cut into thin matchstick-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Simple Hot And Sour Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Hot And Sour Soup

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