Hot and Sour Soup


posted by Liz 04-16-99 11:21 PM

Hot and Sour Soup
Source: Luana Ige

1/4 cup black fungus and 1/4 cup dried mushrooms, soaked in water for 25 minutes, reserve broth
1/3 to 1/2 cup pork, chopped into small pieces
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced fine
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup bean cake (tofu)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch mixed into paste (set aside until ready to serve)
1 can concentrated chicken broth
1 can water (use the water from mushrooms)
3/4 cup Napa cabbage chopped


Soak dried mushrooms and black fungus for approximately 20 minutes in hot water. Slice into thin strips. Reserve liquid for broth.

Put broth and water in pot and bring to boil. Add allother ingredients. Continue to cookfor about 10 minutes. Remove and let set for about 5 minutes.


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