Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
This Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect as a starter or a light meal. It's packed with a variety of textures and tastes, making it a truly satisfying experience.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Dried shiitake mushrooms Rehydrated
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Bamboo shoots Sliced
- 0.5 cup Tofu Firm, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce Or to taste
- 0.25 cup Scallions Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rehydrate the dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and slice.
- In a large pot, combine vegetable broth, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and ground ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the soup and stir until thickened.
- Stir in sesame oil and chili garlic sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your preference for spiciness. For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.