Classic Hot and Sour Chinese Soup

A flavorful and comforting Chinese soup with a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory notes. This Hot and Sour Soup combines tofu, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a tangy broth, ideal for warming up any day.

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil. 2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots; simmer for 3 minutes. 3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper. 4. Add the diced tofu and cook for 2 more minutes. 5. Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring until the soup thickens. 6. Drizzle the beaten egg in a thin stream, stirring gently to create egg ribbons. 7. Remove from heat and add sesame oil. 8. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 50g firm tofu, diced 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced 2 tbsp bamboo shoots, sliced 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp chili paste 1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water 1 beaten egg 1 green onion, chopped 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp sesame oil