Hot and Sour Soup
2019-06-25- Cuisine: Chinese
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield : 4 to 6 servings
- Prep Time : 45m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 15m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Calories
127.9 calorieFat
6.5 gramsSaturated Fat
0.97 gramsCarbohydrate
6.3 gramsFiber
0.71 grams
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pork tenderloin
- 5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
- 2 tablespoons broken tree ear mushrooms
- 10 dried shitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 1/2-inch slice fresh ginger
- 3 scallions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian toasted sesame oil
- 4 ounces firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Method
Step 1
Freeze the pork tenderloin until firm, about 30 minutes; slice it into very thin slices, then into narrow strips. Refrigerate the pork. Put the tree ear mushrooms in a small bowl and the shiitake in another. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Pour the hot water over the mushrooms and set them aside to re-hydrate for about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine the broth, garlic, ginger, in a large sauce pan. Crush the white part of 1 scallion with the side of a knife, add to the pan, simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Thinly slice the remaining scallions and reserve. Remove the mushrooms from the water and discard the liquid. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the shiitake and thinly slice.
Step 4
Remove the garlic, ginger, and scallion from the broth and discard. Add the mushrooms, soy, vinegar, pepper, and salt and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour the egg into the soup and stir once to make delicate threads. Stir in the remaining scallions, oil, tofu, and pork, return to a simmer. Remove from the heat to prevent the meat from getting tough, adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.