Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Ingredients:
3/4 pound boneless pork, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1 can bamboo shoots (8 ounces)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tsp. white pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoon vinegar
16 ounces tofu
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp. sesame oil
4 green onions, sliced
Mix pork with salt and cornstarch. Heat oil in wok to 375 degrees and stir fry pork until color changes. Bring stock to a boil in a stockpot. Add mushrooms, pork and bamboo shoots.Stir constantly.Add soy sauce, pepper, vinegar and tofu. Return to a boil. Turn off heat and add beaten eggs. Stir quickly for 30 seconds. Add sesame oil. Remove and garnish with green onions. Serves 6.
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