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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 jalapeno pepper (slices)
2 small tomatoes or 1 large tomato (small chunk)
1 cup of carrots (slices)
2 or more red chili peppers
black dried mushroom (handful, rehydrate)
350g Tofu traditional (small squares)
2 green onions (chopped)
5 cups of water (1 1/4 cup of water per serving)
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp corn starch with 6 tbsp of water (mix)
1 tbsp sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tbsp black vinegar
some sesame oil (optional)

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

Prepping ingredients: slice jalapeno, chop tomatoes, slice carrots, and rehydrate black dried mushrooms.

2

In a pot, add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil.

3

Add sliced jalapeno, tomatoes, carrots, and rehydrated mushrooms to the boiling water.

4

Stir in cubed tofu and cook until heated through.

5

Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white vinegar, black vinegar, white pepper, sugar, and salt; add to the pot.

6

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 6 tbsp of water to create a slurry; stir into the soup.

7

Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.

8

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

potwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-based

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Suan La Tang

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