Taiwanese Hot and Sour Soup with Leftover Vegetable

Name: Taiwanese Hot and Sour Soup with Leftover Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large pieces Wood ear mushrooms; 5 cm Carrot; 1/2 Boiled bamboo shoots; 3 Shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 stalk Japanese leek; 1 Egg; 1 rounded tablespoon Chinese soup stock base; 2 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Vinegar (or black vinegar); 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang; 1 tbsp Katakuriko

Servings: persons

2 large pieces Wood ear mushrooms
5 cm Carrot
1/2 Boiled bamboo shoots
3 Shiitake mushrooms
1/2 stalk Japanese leek
1 Egg
1 rounded tablespoon Chinese soup stock base
2 tbsp Sake
1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Vinegar (or black vinegar)
1/2 tsp Doubanjiang
1 tbsp Katakuriko

1
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in a water to rehydrate, then cut into thin strips.
2
Cut the carrots, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, scallions into thin strips as well.
3
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the Chinese soup stock base and all the vegetables, then simmer.
4
Season with sake and soy sauce.
5
Add the katakuriko slurry (dissolve katakuriko in 2 tablespoons of water) to thicken the soup.
6
Pour in the beaten eggs, stir it a little, and turn off the heat.
7
Add the ingredients.
8
If the taste is too weak, add some salt.
9
Pour the soup in a bowl and generously sprinkle with black peppers.
10
Top with a green garnish like scallions if available.

230

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large pieces Wood ear mushrooms, 5 cm Carrot, 1/2 Boiled bamboo shoots, 3 Shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Taiwanese Hot and Sour Soup with Leftover Vegetables 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!

Taiwanese Hot and Sour Soup with Leftover Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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