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Hot and Sour Soup

Cultural Context

Hot and Sour Soup is a traditional Chinese dish known for its bold flavors and contrasting textures. It is often enjoyed as an appetizer in Chinese cuisine and is popular in various regions, particularly in Sichuan cuisine. The soup's balance of heat from white pepper and tanginess from vinegar makes it a comforting choice, especially during colder months. It is commonly served in restaurants and is also a popular homemade dish, reflecting the adaptability of Chinese cooking to local tastes and ingredients.

ChineseCNappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon oil
1 and 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
1 and 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
green capsicum
yellow capsicum
3 cups vegetable stock
finely sliced mushrooms
1 green chili finely chopped
1/4 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup shredded cabbage
1 carrot
1 and 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 and 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon red chili sauce
salt
pepper
spinach leaves
1 and 1/2 tablespoons cornflour

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: silken tofu

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: tempeh

Silken tofu is lower in calories, while tempeh is often more affordable.

chicken broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: vegetable broth

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using seasoned water can be a budget-friendly option.

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot.

2

Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of finely chopped ginger and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic; sautรฉ briefly.

3

Add green and yellow capsicum; stir-fry for half a minute.

4

Pour in 3 cups of vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

5

Add finely sliced mushrooms, 1 green chili finely chopped, 1/4 cup of bean sprouts, 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage, and carrot straws.

6

Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of red chili sauce, salt, and pepper to taste; let the soup boil for 1 and 1/2 to 2 minutes.

7

Add a few spinach leaves to the soup.

8

Mix 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of cornflour with some stock to avoid lumps; add to the soup to thicken it.

9

Boil the soup for another 2 to 3 minutes until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Suan La Tang

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