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Hot and Sour Soup
INGREDIENTS
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4 dried Chinese fungi (about 1 ounce), such as wood ears or cloud ears
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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1 tablespoon red chile paste, such as sambal oelek
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1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced
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1/4 pound barbecued pork, shredded
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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Pinch sugar
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2 quarts Chinese Chicken Stock, recipe follows
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1 square firm tofu, drained and sliced in 1/4-inch strips
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3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Chopped green onions and cilantro leaves, for garnish
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1 (4-pound) whole chicken
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1 bunch green onions, halved
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4 garlic cloves, smashed
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3-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife
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1 onion, halved
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1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
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About 3 quarts cold water
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