Almost Chinese Hot-And-Sour Soup Recipe
Almost Chinese Hot-And-Sour Soup does have a bit of what can take you to China. Just as the name suggests this almost Chinese Hot-And-Sour Soup is best when served hot. A good soup you can try!
Ingredients
2 cups (480 ml) vegetable stock
2 cups (480 ml) water
8 oz (240 g) Hard Tofu, slivered (2x1/4X1/4 inches)
2 cups (480 ml) Napa cabbage, slivered
1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh or reconstituted shiitake mushrooms, slivered
1/4 cup (60 ml) carrots, grated coarsely
1 tsp (5 ml) ginger, peeled and minced
1 tbs (15 ml) soy sauce
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
2 tbs (30 ml) white vinegar
1/8-1/4 tsp (.5-1 ml) cayenne
2 tbs (30 ml) cornstarch
3 tbs (45 ml) water cilantro, chopped scallions, garlic-chives or a squeeze of fresh lemon for garnish, optional
Directions
Boil stock and 2 cups water over medium-high heat.
Add tofu, cabbage, shiitakes, carrots, ginger, soy sauce and salt.
Return to boil, lower heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
Add vinegar and cayenne.
Mix cornstarch and 3 tbs water together.
Add to soup and cook for 1 -2 minutes.
Add tofu, cabbage, shiitakes, carrots, ginger, soy sauce and salt.
Return to boil, lower heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
Add vinegar and cayenne.
Mix cornstarch and 3 tbs water together.
Add to soup and cook for 1 -2 minutes.