Description
Savor hearty Chinese-style Hot and Sour Soup, a spicy symphony of complex flavors dancing through tender ingredients. Balanced textures and warming spices invite comfort while delivering a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein and Protein-Rich Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup tofu, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Mushrooms:
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the chicken broth in a spacious pot over medium heat until gently simmering.
- Incorporate soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce, calibrating the spice intensity to personal preference.
- Create a smooth cornstarch mixture by blending with cold water, then gradually introduce the slurry into the liquid, stirring continuously to develop a silky, thickened consistency.
- Execute the egg technique by drizzling beaten eggs into the swirling soup, crafting delicate, feathery egg ribbons.
- Elevate the soup’s complexity by introducing shiitake mushrooms, tender tofu cubes, crisp bamboo shoots, and freshly chopped green onions.
- Allow ingredients to meld and soften for approximately 5 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer.
- Fine-tune the flavor profile with measured salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced taste experience.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls, presenting a vibrant and aromatic culinary creation ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili garlic sauce, allowing diners to control spiciness according to their preference.
- Create silky egg ribbons by pouring beaten eggs slowly and stirring continuously, ensuring delicate texture throughout the soup.
- Select firm tofu for better texture and stability, preventing disintegration during cooking and maintaining structural integrity in the soup.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade chicken broth or adding a splash of sesame oil just before serving for an extra aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg