Hot and sour pork soup is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a flavorful and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy meal. The soup is made with a variety of ingredients, including pork, vegetables, and spices. The pork is typically cooked in a broth that is flavored with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers. The vegetables are usually added to the soup towards the end of the cooking process, so that they remain crisp and flavorful. The soup is then garnished with green onions and cilantro.
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MANDARIN HOT AND SOUR PORK SOUP
Make and share this Mandarin Hot and Sour Pork Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Liara
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring soup stock to a boil, add.
- shredded pork, black mushrooms and wood ears.
- Cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add remainder of ingredients and seasonings (except cornstarch, eggs, and green onion) reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Thicken with cornstarch and turn off heat.
- Slowly pour in beaten eggs in a thin stream while stirring.
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with green onion.
- If soup is to be prepared ahead of time, do not add cornstarch and eggs until serving time.
- Otherwise the egg will be overcooked and spoil the appearance.
- Soup should be quite hot and sour.
- Adjust the hotness with varying amount of white pepper and the sourness with different amounts of vinegar.
HOT AND SOUR PORK SOUP
I found this recipe in a book called "Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook" and I have not tried it yet, but I'm trying to get some stuff up here before I have to return the book. So if anyone tries it and has any comments, let me know. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small bowl pour enough boiling water over mushrooms to cover. Let stand up to 30 minutes; drain.
- In large saucepot combine mushrooms, broth, orange juice, pork, carrots, water chestnuts, soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until pork is cooked.
- Add tofu, vinegar and Tabasco sauce.
- Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to soup.
- Stir constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for one minute.
Tips:
- To make the soup more tangy, use a combination of rice vinegar and white vinegar.
- If you don't have bamboo shoots, you can substitute water chestnuts or carrots.
- To make the soup more spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili paste or Sriracha sauce.
- For a vegetarian version of the soup, omit the pork and add extra tofu or vegetables.
- Serve the soup with a side of rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Hot and sour pork soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a bowl of this flavorful soup in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give hot and sour pork soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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