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Chinese Hot Sour Soup: 5 Reasons to Try This Authentic Dish

Chinese Hot Sour Soup
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Easy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 liters chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 1 carrot (julienne)
  • 1 bunch enoki mushroom
  • 4 wood ear mushroom (rehydrated and thinly sliced)
  • 4 shiitake mushroom (rehydrated and thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots (thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 block firm tofu (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 3 tablespoons of water)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • cilantro or green onion (for garnish)
  • chili oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, pour 1 ½ liters of chicken stock and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine, julienned carrot, enoki mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and sliced tofu.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons of Chinese black vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and add salt to taste.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add it to the pot, stirring gently until the soup thickens slightly.
  5. Carefully drizzle in your 2 beaten eggs, swirling them into the soup. Let them cook for about a minute.
  6. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro or sliced green onion. Drizzle with chili oil if you crave a little extra heat!

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