Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

This delicious Chinese soup is made with chicken broth, egg, tofu, mushrooms, and soy sauce. It is very tasty and has a spicy kick.
Ingredients
5
Servings
  • 4 cups chicken broth, beef broth
  • 10 shiitake mushrooms, dehydrated
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 250 grams tofu
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons chives, chopped fresh
Preparation
30 mins
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Medium
  • In a deep bowl, start by combining the mushrooms with hot water and let them hydrate for 20 minutes.
  • In another deep bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the water and slice them into strips.
  • In a pot over medium heat, cook the chicken broth, mushrooms, and the water in which the mushrooms were hydrated. Allow it to boil, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Add 3 more tablespoons of cornstarch to the soup and allow it to continue cooking over medium heat until it thickens slightly.
  • Add the tofu and egg and continue cooking, using a spoon or a whisk to beat the soup while it cooks.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with scallions. Serve.

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