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Posted on

17 September 2012

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Hot 'n Sour Soup

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, boiled through and shredded
2fl oz. soy sauce
8fl oz. chicken or vegetable stock
1 clove garlic, crushed
0.25lb shitake mushrooms, diced
3 tsp. red chili paste
2fl oz. rice vinegar
½ tsp. white pepper
1 pkt. soft tofu, diced
½ can bamboo shoots, sliced lengthways
5 tsp. corn starch mixed with 5 tsp. water to create a paste
1 egg, whisked
3 spring onions, chopped
Servings
4
Person
Preparation Time
1
hr
Cooking Time
25
min

Preparation

  • In a pot bring the stock to a boil and lower the heat to medium to simmer
  • Add to this the chicken, soy sauce, garlic, chili paste, pepper, mushrooms, tofu, vinegar and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add the cornstarch paste to the soup and stir. Simmer for a few minutes until the soup has thickened
  • Pour the beaten egg into the soup slowly and stir while pouring. Add the green onions and serve it hot
Cooks Note

Preparation time: 1 hour; Cooking time: 25 minutes; Serves 4

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