Craving Hot and Sour Soup just like your favorite Chinese restaurant?
This recipe will hit the spot!
It’s made with Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and a beaten egg.
Elise Bauer
“What are you using them for?”
“Hot and sour soup,” I replied.
You don’t want those.
Elise Bauer
Here," she grabbed a bag of dried shiitake, “use these.”
You don’t want those for hot and sour soup!"
cried another, more stout lady behind me.
Elise Bauer
“This is better.”
Soon, nine women were having an all out argument in the middle of the aisle.
The other mushroom is up to you.
Elise Bauer
Whatever one you decide on be sure to be ready to defend your choice.
What Is Hot and Sour Soup?
The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms.
What Are the Ingredients for Hot and Sour Soup?
The hardest part about making hot and sour soup is really just collecting all the ingredients.
BONUS: The mushrooms and lily buds will keep for quite some time in the pantry.
you’ve got the option to have hot and sour soup whenever the craving hits!
If you have leftovers, reheat them gently on the stovetop over low heat.
However, do not substitute black pepper for the white pepper.
The mushrooms and lily buds can be found at any Chinese market.
It may not seem like a lot but they will grow quite a bit.
After soaking remove any woody ends with a knife.
Cut mushrooms into strips.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid and mix with the cornstarch.
(If using fresh enoki mushrooms set aside as they do not need to soak.)
Pour boiling water over the lily buds to cover and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Cut the buds crosswise, then tear them up into a few bunches.
Mix the vinegars and soy sauce together and set aside.
pop crack open the can of bamboo shoots, drain well, and cut the shoots lengthwise into strips.
Place the chicken broth into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the tofu, mushrooms, lily buds, bamboo shoots, vinegar mixture, and cornstarch mixture.
Mix and bring back to a boil.
Once it comes to a boil remove from heat.
Taste and adjust white pepper, vinegar, and salt to taste.
Add cilantro (if using) to garnish and for added flavor.
