Hot and Sour Soup
Warm up with a bowl of spicy, sour, and savory hot and sour soup. This classic Chinese dish is a popular choice for those who love bold flavors. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day or for when you're feeling under the weather. With its unique blend of ingredients, hot and sour soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. So, let's get started on making this classic hot and sour soup recipe!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 1/2 cup of bamboo shoots
- 1/2 cup of diced firm tofu
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of chili paste
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the soaked mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil. Pour the mixture into the pot, stirring constantly.
- Let the soup come to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the broth thickens.
- Stir in the green onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the hot and sour soup hot, garnished with additional green onions and sesame oil, if desired.
This hot and sour soup recipe is a perfect balance of flavors, with a spicy kick from the chili paste, a sour tang from the vinegar, and a savory depth from the mushrooms and tofu. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that you can enjoy any time of the year. So, why not treat yourself to a bowl of hot and sour soup tonight?
