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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
3 tsp oil
3 clove garlic (finely chopped)
1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
1 carrot (finely chopped)
5 beans (finely chopped)
½ capsicum (finely chopped)
2 tbsp cabbage (finely chopped)
2 tbsp peas / matar
2 tbsp sweet corn
4 cup water
¾ tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp chilli flakes
½ tsp pepper powder
2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
1 tsp corn flour
¼ cup water

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

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

1

Firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 3 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and 2 tbsp spring onion.

2

Add 1 carrot, 5 beans, ½ capsicum and stir fry for a minute.

3

Also add 2 tbsp cabbage, 2 tbsp peas, 2 tbsp sweet corn and saute slightly.

4

Now add 4 cup water and ¾ tsp salt. Mix well.

5

Cover and boil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are cooked well.

6

Further in a small bowl take 1 tsp corn flour and ¼ cup water.

7

Mix well making sure there are no lumps.

8

Pour the corn flour slurry and boil for 3-4 minutes or until soup thickens.

9

Add 1 tbsp vinegar, ½ tsp mixed herbs, ½ tsp chilli flakes and ½ tsp pepper powder.

10

Mix well making sure the spices are well combined.

11

Finally, top with 2 tbsp spring onion and enjoy vegetable soup.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

kadai

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Suan La Tang

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