Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup is a popular Chinese soup that is spicy, tangy, and savory. Here’s a recipe to make Hot and Sour Soup at home:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add the sliced bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and cornstarch. Add the mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
4. In a slow, steady stream, pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring constantly. The eggs will cook and form thin strands.
5. Add the cubed tofu to the soup and stir to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Hot and Sour Soup!