Chinese Hot & Sour Soup

Chinese Hot & Sour Soup

Ingredients:


                                                                (For 6 persons)

8 dried Chinese mushrooms, drained, stem removed and sliced thinly
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
7 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup Chinese wine
4 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 lb cooked ham, finely sliced
4 ounces water chestnuts, drained, sliced (optional)
1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced (optional)
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
8 spring onions
1/2 lb bean curd, cubed (optional)

Directions:

1-Combine chicken broth, wine and sauces in large pan until boiling.

2-Stir in blended cornstarch and water slowly.

3-Add mushrooms, ham, chestnuts and bell pepper to pot and simmer for 5 minutes.

4-Add vinegar and sesame oil to pot.

5-Lightly beat egg and 1 tbsp of water. Add to soup while stirring constantly.

6-Add spring onions, shrimps and beancurds. Simmer for 1 minute.

7-Scoop into soup bowls and serve hot.