Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Hot and Sour Soup is listed as pork from China. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms79 ml
- Mushrooms79 ml
- Tofu158 ml
- Pork118 ml
- Chicken2
- Salt2½ ml
- Sugar1.2 ml
- Sesame Seed Oil4.9 ml
- Bell pepper1.2 ml
- Hotsauce2½ ml
- Vinegar1
- Soy sauce4.9 ml
- Corn15 ml
- Water30 ml
- Spring onion59 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
MAKING THE SOUP In a wok add chicken broth and wait for it to boil. Next add salt, sugar, sesame seed oil, white pepper, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and soy sauce and stir for few seconds.
Step 2
Add Tofu, mushrooms, black wood ear mushrooms to the wok. To thicken the sauce, whisk together 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your soup until it's the right thickness.
Step 3
Next add 1 egg slightly beaten with a knife or fork and add it to the soup and stir for 8 seconds Serve the soup in a bowl and add the bbq pork and sliced green onions on top.
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Substitutions
pork → mushroom
Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
chicken → tofu
Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Hot and Sour Soup take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot, Wok, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much sugar?
¼ tsp of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
1 of Vinegar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.