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Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

Cultural Context

Hot and sour soup is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its bold flavors and comforting qualities. It is often enjoyed as a starter or main dish, particularly in colder months. The balance of spicy and sour elements makes it a favorite in many Chinese households and restaurants, reflecting regional variations in ingredients and preparation methods.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon garlic paste
500 grams chicken (with bones and boneless)
1.5 to 2 liters water
7 to 8 whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 cup chili garlic ketchup
1/2 tablespoon chicken powder
5 to 6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful, while turkey is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers more protein and nutrients, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium options are better for reducing salt intake.

1

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a kadhai.

2

Add 1 bay leaf and 1 teaspoon of garlic paste, sauté until the raw smell disappears.

3

Add 500 grams of chicken (both with bones and boneless) and fry until the color changes to light golden.

4

Pour in 1.5 to 2 liters of water and add 7 to 8 whole black peppercorns and 2 teaspoons of salt.

5

Mix everything well, cover, and let it cook on medium-low flame for 20 to 25 minutes.

6

Remove the chicken and bay leaf after cooking, and shred the chicken once it cools down.

7

Add 1 cup of finely chopped carrots, 1 cup of finely chopped cabbage, and 1 cup of finely chopped bell pepper to the pot.

8

Mix everything and cover, cooking for another 10 to 12 minutes.

9

Add 2 teaspoons of black pepper powder, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup of chili garlic ketchup.

10

Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of chicken powder and mix well, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

11

Prepare a cornstarch slurry with 5 to 6 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with water, and add it gradually to the soup while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

12

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the soup thickens.

13

Beat 2 eggs and drizzle them into the soup while stirring gently to create chunks of egg.

14

Mix well and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

boiledstir-fried

Equipment Needed

kadhai

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Sour and Spicy Chicken Soup

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