"Tangy, glossy broth filled with ingredients of diverse flavours and textures, hot and sour soup is hearty, comforting and delectable. Learn to make it the authentic Chinese way...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 pieces dried shiitake mushroom (about ½ cup after rehydrating and slicing)
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5 g dried wood ear mushroom (about ½ cup after rehydrating and slicing)
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20 strands dried lily buds (lily flower)
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80 g lean pork (about ½ cup after slicing, see note 1)
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½ teaspoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon water
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½ teaspoon neutral cooking oil
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40 g carrot (about ½ cup after slicing)
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50 g bamboo shoots (about ½ cup after slicing)
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100 g soft tofu, julienned (about ½ cup after slicing)
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1 egg
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1000 ml unsalted chicken/vegetable stock, or water (about 4¼ cups)
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4 tablespoon cornstarch (mix with 4 tablespoon of water)
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3 tablespoon black rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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½ teaspoon ground white pepper
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
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Coriander or scallions (finely chopped)