Hot & Sour Soup

Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Hot & Sour Soup is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its bold flavors of heat and tanginess. It combines savory broth, tender vegetables, and a rich, spicy, and sour profile. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 6 cups (1.4L) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (150g) shiitake mushrooms or any mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/2 cup (75g) bamboo shoots (julienned)
• 1/2 cup (75g) wood ear mushrooms (optional, soaked and sliced)
• 1/2 cup (75g) firm tofu (cut into thin strips or cubes)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for the sourness)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil (for flavor)
• 2-3 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

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