HUNAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. I have not yet had a chance to sample this, but will add my own comments when I do.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tamari
4 shiitake mushrooms or 8 button mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1/2 lb firm tofu, sliced into 1/4 x 1 inch strips (0.5x2.5cm)
1 cup napa cabbage, shredded (300g)
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup frozen peas (70g)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (Chinese cooking wine)
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
3 tablespoons cold water
1 -2 egg, well-beaten (optional)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (90g)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (9g)
1/2 lb cooked chicken or 1/2 lb pork, cubed
1 teaspoon hot chili paste (optional) or 1 teaspoon chili sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil over medium-high heat in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan.
  • Add garlic, ginger, black pepper, and tamari.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms, tofu, cabbage, carrots, peas and meat.
  • Stir and let simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in vinegar, mirin and cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue cooking until soup is thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Add chile paste/sauce to taste.
  • Remove soup from heat.
  • Slowly pour in beaten egg and stir.
  • Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve immediately.

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