How to make Hot and Sour Soup | May instant soup ka na in 5 minutes | Fast and easy Delicious soup

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and protein content.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more readily available and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a similar flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often less expensive and works similarly as a thickener.

Prepare the vegetables: cut carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and onion leeks, and slice red chilis.

In a pot, add 500 mL of chicken stock. If you don't have chicken stock, use water and add chicken cubes.

Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of chicken powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of chili flakes to the pot.

Add the prepared vegetables to the pot.

Cover the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the soup; stir well.

Add the beaten egg to the pot while stirring to incorporate it into the soup.

Add the sliced red chilis and onion leeks to the soup.

Finish by adding 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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