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(3) · 20 min
Oct 26, 2023 · Ingredients · 4 cups chicken broth · 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced · ¼ cup woodear mushrooms, sliced · ¼ cup bamboo shoots, strips · 4 oz firm tofu, ...
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What is the broth made of in hot and sour soup?
The soup broth
Chinese Hot and Sour soup broth is made with chicken stock which is flavoured with typical Asian ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, pepper and ginger. The soup is thickened slightly using cornstarch/cornflour – I love how the glossy broth coats the ingredients when you scoop it up!
Feb 25, 2019
Is hot and sour soup healthy or bad for you?
Overall, consuming hot and sour soup is quite healthy for your overall well-being. However, if you are undergoing a health treatment or under medications then make sure you consult your doctor before making this soup a part of your daily diet.
What makes hot and sour soup gelatinous?
Simmering chopped up chicken carcass and chicken feet with classic Chinese aromatics and smoked ham produces a superior stock rich with gelatin in just about an hour. Using a judiciously small amount of cornstarch adds body to the soup and helps the solid elements stay suspended.
What is the black stuff in hot and sour soup?
What are the dark things in hot and sour soup? The dark things you may find in hot and sour soup is black fungus, also known as wood ear mushrooms. These mushrooms have a dark and black appearance. It's crunchy in texture and adds a unique earthy flavor to the soup.
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(552) · 30 min
5 cup. water. (for soup base) · 2 tbsp. vinegar · 1 tsp. white pepper · 1 tsp. salt · 1 tbsp. sugar · 2 tbsp. light soy sauce. (Amazon) · 0.50 tbsp. dark soy sauce.