Chinese spicy sour soup is an emblematic dish that combines intense and contrasting flavors.
It is perfect to warm you on cold days, with a broth full of tangy nuances thanks to vinegar and a spicy touch of pepper.
The recipe includes mushrooms, cooked meat, tofu, and vegetables like bamboo, all in a well-seasoned and thick broth.
It is simple to prepare and full of flavor, ideal for sharing with family or friends, and can be adapted with different ingredients according to taste and availability.
Spicy Sour Soup
Ingredients
1 liter of Chicken broth
200 grams of Sliced meat
5 Shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons of Rice vinegar
2 tablespoons of Soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Rice flour
2 Eggs
100 grams of Bamboo shoots
200 grams of Tofu
1 ½ teaspoon of Pepper
1 tablespoon of Sesame oil
Chopped scallions
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes to soften them.
Step 2 : Then, drain and cut into fine strips.
Step 3 : In a pot, heat the broth until boiling and add vinegar, soy sauce, and salt to taste.
Step 4 : To thicken the broth, prepare a slurry by mixing rice flour with a little water, then slowly add it to the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 5 : Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and, carefully, pour them into the hot broth in thin streams, gently stirring so they distribute evenly.
Step 6 : Next, add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, meat, and tofu, allowing the broth to boil again for about two minutes.
Step 7 : Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary by adding more soy sauce or vinegar.
Step 8 : Finally, garnish with fresh scallions before serving, adding an aromatic and visual touch to the dish.
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