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Hot-and-sour soup inspired this highly nontraditional springtime version. Miso gives just enough body so that you won't need cornstarch to thicken it, and you can use silken tofu or thinly sliced yuba instead of egg for that same silky effect.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1” piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp. Aleppo-style pepper or ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving if desired
- 2 oz. shiitake or crimini mushrooms, trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed peas (such as baby and/or trimmed snow and/or sugar snap, halved if large)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten, or 8 oz. silken tofu or 2.5 oz. yuba sheets
Recipe Preparation
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook garlic and ginger, stirring often, until softened and very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water. Combine miso and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl and stir to dissolve miso. Whisk into aromatics, then add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and ½ tsp. Aleppo-style pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a simmer and cook until flavors come together, about 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Gently stir in the egg (a few turns of a spoon will be enough to set it into ribbons without blasting it apart) and cook until just set, about 30 seconds. Or, if using tofu, drop in by spoonfuls, or if using yuba, thinly slice before adding, and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with more Aleppo-style pepper if desired.
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hot and sour soup recipe – boiled shred chicken cook with chopped vegetables and simmered in water with some spicy sauce, salt black pepper is one of the popular soup recipes across india during winter seasons. This is a very tasty and quick recipe of hot n sour soup that can easily be prepared by anyone. In this post, you will learn how to make hot and sour soup? Note: if you are in a hurry, feel free to click on the following links to check your desired topic.If you’d like to see our in-depth step by step recipe preparation keep reading!
30-Minute Recipe: A Fresh Take on Hot and Sour Soup
THE BRIGHT SIDE This lighter take on the classic hot and sour soup gets punch and nuance from two different varieties of vinegar.
WITH THIS RECIPE, chef Brandon Jew puts his spin on a Chinese American classic. This version skips the cornstarch that typically gives hot and sour soup a somewhat viscous consistency. The result is surprisingly delicate but also comfortingly familiar. “This isn’t traditional,” Mr. Jew said. “But it honors traditional flavors.”
The more flavorful the stock you start with, of course, the better the soup. Celery, fennel, leeks and ginger infuse the broth as it simmers, and Mr. Jew calls for seasoning assertively at the very end of cooking with white pepper, distilled white vinegar and Chinese black vinegar. “The hot comes from the pepper,” he said. “The sour comes from the vinegars.”
Taste and tweak to get it right. “The hot plays off the sour a little different with every batch,” Mr. Jew said. “You have to adjust both to build a balance in tandem. When you add more sour, you’ll need more pepper.” During crab season in the Bay Area, he adds a little fresh crab—delicious, but hardly mandatory. Spooned over cubes of tofu and seared mushrooms, finished with a scattering of sliced scallions, the soup is bracing, satisfying and fresh.
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How to Cook Burdock Root: A Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
There was a major shift this week in my northern forest. While we still have several feet of snow on the ground, the signs of the coming spring are everywhere. Snow is melting, birds are returning and even the noticeably longer days hold the promise of warmer months ahead.
One of my herbal teachers, Lesley Tierra, teaches that the shift of seasons is an especially important time to be vigilant about our health. It’s easy to prematurely rejoice of what is to come and forget to maintain balance in the present.
Her recommendations include dressing and eating for the weather you have, not the weather you wish you had. 1 In my climate, scarves, hats, and soups are still the best choices (even though I yearn for sandals and raw foods from the garden).
While Lesley’s wise words come to us from the philosophy of Chinese Medicine, we can see many other sources validating this cautionary approach. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that February traditionally has the highest incidence of the flu, with March containing an impressive amount as well. 2 In other words, we aren’t out of the woods yet!
It’s not uncommon to feel a restlessness this time of year, especially in regards to food. We still have many winter veggies like carrots, cabbage, and beets stored away, but the heavy foods of winter are not as enticing as they were in December.
It’s with this in mind that I made this simple, delicious, and immunomodulating hot and sour soup recipe. It’s fresh and lighter than the stews of winter, but still contains roots and herbs for supporting the immune system. This recipe is also a great way to learn how to cook burdock root.
What is an Immunomodulator?
Immunomodulation is a general term used in herbalism to describe the non-specific beneficial effects some herbs have on the immune system. Immunomodulators are believed to have a balancing result, and, when taken long term, they strengthen the immune system. Examples include Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), many medicinal mushrooms like Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Herbalists often use immunomodulating herbs for people who have frequent colds or the flu, are plagued by seasonal allergies, or have cancer. Many of these herbs are safe for everyone and besides being used for specific health challenges, they can be taken simply to maintain good health.
(Of course many nutrients and lifestyle changes should be taken into account when wanting to improve general immune system health. Exercise, vitamin D3 levels, and sleep are all part of the holistic considerations.)
Before we get to the hot and sour soup recipe, let’s take a look at the ingredients and their general effects on your immune system health.
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa, A. minor)
You don’t commonly see burdock root listed as an immunomodulator, but I think there’s a good case for it. Many of our immunomodulating herbs contain polysaccharides which are believed to play a large role in the immune system effects of the plant.
Herbalist David Hoffman reports that “It is increasingly being suggested that the polysaccharides are at the core of herbal immuno-modulating effects. Laboratory studies have revealed a range of impressive results, including:
- a general improvement of many immune response measures
- T lymphocyte activation
- anti-tumor activity
- increase in certain serum proteins
- non-specific activation of the complement system
- stimulation of interferon production
- stimulate increased phagocytosis” 3
Burdock root is high in polysaccharides. One of the most prevalent, inulin, is a starchy substance that provides nutrients for beneficial gut flora. In other words, inulin is a PRE-biotic that supports the healthy gut flora that plays an important role in your immune system health.
This is just the tip of the iceberg for burdock root. Herbalists also use it for people with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne and it’s also used for urinary health. Learn more about burdock on our membership site, HerbMentor.com.
The hot and sour soup recipe below will also show you how to cook burdock root.
Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinus edodes)
Shiitake mushrooms have long been heralded as beneficial for the immune system. Like burdock, they are high in polysaccharides (called beta-glucans) as well as many other constituents known to support immune system health. Many scientific studies have investigated shiitake mushrooms in regards to cancer care and general immunity.
One randomized dietary intervention trial in young adults showed that regularly eating shiitakes resulted in general improved immunity as observed by improved cell proliferation and increased gut immunity. 4
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is famous for its ability to modulate inflammation and support digestive health. It is probably most famous for alleviating nausea, whether from chemotherapy, motion sickness, or the morning sickness of early pregnancy.
Ginger is commonly used for many stages of a cold or flu. Herbalists often reach for it at the first sign of an upper respiratory infection to stop or shorten the duration of the illness. It’s also used for sore throats, boggy coughs, and to support the fever process when someone is feeling chilled.
Ginger has also been shown to be potentially beneficial for people at higher risk for colorectal cancer. In a pilot study, ginger was shown to have a beneficial effect on the colon and immune system health in people that took 2 grams for 28 days. 5
Carrots
Carrots are full of antioxidants, such as beta carotene, that have a wide range of health benefits. While beta carotene is most famous for supporting eye health, eating a diet high in beta-carotene has been epidemiologically associated with a decreased risk for both lung cancer and stomach cancer. 6
Hot and Sour Soup with Burdock Root
We will be combining all of these health-giving ingredients into a simple hot and sour soup recipe that is perfect for the transition from the winter months to spring.
Look for fresh burdock root in Asian grocery stores, health food stores, or ask your local grocery store to order it.
To increase the immunomodulating properties of this soup, consider making your own stock using additional immunomodulating herbs, such as astragalus.
What you’ll need…
- 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup carrots cut into matchstick pieces
- 1/2 cup burdock root cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 large handful of mushrooms sliced thinly (I like fresh shiitakes)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/2 pound cooked tempeh or meat (ground beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp all work well)
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- toasted sesame oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
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Combine the stock, salt, tamari, and ground pepper in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
Add the carrots, burdock root, mushrooms, ginger, and tempeh or meat. Bring back to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, covered.
Add the vinegar to the pot. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water to the pot, and continue to simmer while stirring until the mixture is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the egg, stirring gently.
Ladle the hot soup in bowls and garnish with a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil and a tablespoon of scallions.
Yield: 6 cups, roughly 3 servings as a main course
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- Tierra, Lesley. Healing with the Herbs of Life. Berkeley, CA: Crossing Press, 2003. p 346. ↩
- “The Flu Season.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2014. Accessed February 15, 2016. Visit Website. ↩
- Hoffman, David. “Herbal Medicine: Immuno-stimulation, Immuno-modulation or What?” Healthy Net. Accessed February 15, 2016. Visit Website. ↩
- Dai, Xiaoshuang, Joy M Stanilka, Cheryl A Rowe, Elizabethe A Esteves, Carmelo Nieves, Samuel J Spaiser, Mary C Christman, Bobbi Langkamp-Henken, and Susan S Percival. “Consuming Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake) Mushrooms Daily Improves Human Immunity: A Randomized Dietary Intervention in Healthy Young Adults.” Journal of the American College of Nutrition 34, no. 6 (2015): doi:10.1080/07315724.2014.950391. ↩
- Citronberg, Jessica, Roberd Bostick, Thomas Ahearn, D Kim Turgeon, Mack T Ruffin, Zora Djuric, Ananda Sen, Dean E Brenner, and Suzanna M Zick. “Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Cell-cycle Biomarkers in the Normal-appearing Colonic Mucosa of Patients at Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer: Results From a Pilot, Randomized, and Controlled Trial.” Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) 6, no. 4 (2013): doi:10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-12-0327. ↩
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- 2 tablespoons corn starch + 3 tablespoons water
- 1 can (14.5 oz. /411 g) chicken broth (preferred) or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 8 oz. (226 g) soft tofu, cut into strips
- 6 oz. (170 g) white button mushroom, stems trimmed and caps quartered
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese vinegar, apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce for coloring purpose
- 3 dashes ground white pepper or black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, optional
- Add the corn starch and water together, stir to combine well. Set aside.
- Add the chicken or vegetable broth and water to a medium-sized soup pot on medium heat. Bring it to boil. Add the tofu and white button mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, dark soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir to combine well. Add in the cornstarch mixture, stir continuously to thicken the soup. Turn off the heat.
- Swirl the beaten eggs into the soup, count to 10, and then use a pair of chopsticks to stir in a clockwise direction, for 3 times. This will form the silken egg threads in the soup that look very pretty. Add the chili oil and chopped scallions, if using.
- Dish out and serve immediately.
How to make hot and sour soup
Basically this savoury soup is made with chicken stock, shredded chicken, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and egg drops. Taste is hot, tangy, savoury and the texture is thick and glossy. There are many different version of hot and sour soup, as everyone like to add their own personal touch. You can also customise your soup by adding any of your favourite protein, vegetables and seasonings.
Sharing my quick and delicious homemade version of hot and sour soup recipe. Hope you likes it and if you try it at your home, let me know your thoughts.
Ingredients you will need
Protein: I use chicken breast for this recipe, but you can add chicken thigh, prawns, seafood, beef or any tender meat you wish. If you have any pre-cooked or boiled chicken, feel free to add in the soup.
Egg: You will need one beaten egg to create the silky egg ribbons. It’s very important to pour the egg slowly and stir gently in one direction in a circular motion when pouring.
Vegetables & Tofu: Dried shiitake mushroom or wood ear mushroom, bamboo shoots, tofu, and spring onions are classic ingredients to make this soup. I add extra needle mushroom(enoki) and shredded carrots, you can add any fresh mushrooms or vegetables you wish. Use firm tofu for this recipe as the soft tofu can be mushy in the soup when you stir it.
The Soup Seasonings: Soy sauce, vinegar, and white pepper are the key flavour of this soup. I use Chinese Black vinegar called Chinkiang vinegar in this recipe, but if you can’t get in hand easily, white vinegar or rice wine vinegar is the perfect substitute. Combine corn starch and water in a small bowl, add after the veges.
Chicken Stock: You can simply use store-bought low sodium chicken stock, vegetarian stock to save time on your busy days. Or you can add homemade chicken stock if you already have at home.
Vegetarian Option:
As this soup has loads of healthy vegetables and tofu inside, it’s absolutely delicious without meat inside. Simply substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock, then you can simply create a vegetarian hot and sour soup!
If you like this soup recipe, you will also love my Tom Yum Soup & Noodles, Wonton Noodle Soup and Chicken Corn Soup recipes.
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Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
4 servings
Ingredients:
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 dried Chinese mushrooms (wash with water then cut into thin strips)
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoot cut into thin strips
• 1/4 lb lean pork cut into thin strips
• 1 small tofu dice into cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch (mix with about 4 tablespoon of cold water)
• 1 egg (stirred)
• Finely chopped green onions for garnish
Directions:
1. In a pan boil the chicken broth then add soy sauce, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and pork for 5 minutes.
2. Then add bean curd, pepper, lemon juice and then add the cornstarch and mix thoroughly for another 5 minutes then slowly add the egg while stirring.
Serve and enjoy this Chinese Food Recipe – Hot and Sour Soup
7 comments:
How much been curd needs to be added?
Wow!. This is the best stir fry sauce recipe for this month because it is cold. In fact after I saw your recipe, I shared it to my friends and they loved it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Bean curd is the tofu. Calls for a small tub.
Can I make this in the crockpot? If so how would I do it?
I am unfamiliar if it will taste the same on a crock pot, but if you are interest in trying you can.
1. cook the pork seperately
2. add the remaining ingredients (except corn starch) in the crock pot and start the heating process.
3. add the cooked pork in the crock pot
4. once the pork and soup are mixed well and heated, mix in the cornstarch to add some thickness to the soup.
Hot and sour soup recipe
Hot and sour soup recipe, Veg hot and sour soup, a popular Indo Chinese soup recipe – Restaurant style Hot and sour veg soup recipe with full video and detailed step by step instructions.
Soups are always liked by everyone at our home. The most common one I make is palak soup, pumpkin and carrot soup, and broccoli soup. I have tasted hot and sour veg soup in restaurants. I wanted to try this at home. We are experiencing winters here in Hongkong. A Hot bowl of soup is perfect for this lovely weather.
The combination of the veggies and the addition of soya sauce, pepper, vinegar elevates the taste of the soup. A perfect one for a cold winter day.
This is a wholesome soup loaded with veggies and greens. Always ensure to serve the soup hot. This is a perfect for party starters and pairs well with manchurian.
Chinese Hot & Sour Soup With A Twist
What you’ll need to make approximately 4 bowls:-
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 25g (0.8 ounce/ about 6-7 mushrooms) shitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes *adjust to taste*
- 3 fresh tomatoes, roughly diced
- 2 cups of chopped kale ( I used the curly variety)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 4 cup low sodium chicken broth (you can use vegetable broth also)
- A dash of soy sauce * adjust to taste you may need more if you make your own broth*
- 1 tbsps sesame oil (you can add more if you prefer a stronger scent)
- 2 dashes of white ground pepper
- 3 tbsps cornflour
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Spring onions, chopped for garnish *optional*
Method:
In a large pot (or a wok), heat up a tablespoon of cooking oil and then add mushrooms, garlic and chilli flakes. Saute over low heat until the garlic becomes aromatic. Add kale, tomatoes and sweet corn and stir to combine with the fragrant ingredients. Pour the broth into the vegetable mixture and let it simmer with a lid on over high heat until it starts to boil. Turn the flame over to the low and simmer for another 10 minutes after the broth reaches its boiling point. In the meantime, mix the cornstarch with cold water. Remove the lid. Over high heat and the soup is bubbling vigorously, add the cornstarch mixture and stir to combine with the soup. The soup will thicken as it boils. Keep it boiling until it reaches your desired consistency. Then gradually pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a circular motion (rather streaming the egg in one spot). Allow the eggs to be fully cooked before you start stirring the soup. This is to ensure the eggs do not cloud the soup and they should appear ribbon-like. Stir in the sesame oil, soy sauce and white pepper. Serve immediately.
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Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
(Printable recipe)
By Christine’s Recipes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Yield: 2 to 3 serves
- 60 gm pork fillet, shredded
- 1 Tbsp shredded ginger
- ½ carrot, shredded
- 30 gm bamboo shoots, fresh or frozen
- 1 wood ear（木耳）, about 8 gm, soaked until softened
- 3 shiitake mushrooms, soaked until softened
- 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 block tofu
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
- salt, to taste
- 5 Tbsp black vinegar
- ¼ tsp chilli oil
- white pepper, to taste
- coriander, for garnish
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornflour / corn starch
- ¼ tsp sugar
- sesame oil, to taste
- 1 Tbsp cornflour / corn starch
- 2 Tbsp water
- Mix the pork with the marinade. Shred all ingredients. Set aside.
- Use a large deep pot to heat oil over medium high heat. Sauté the ginger until aromatic. Add the carrot, bamboo shoots, wood ear and mushrooms. Stir to combine and cook until they start to be softened. Pour chicken stock and water. Bring it to a boil. Add the pork and cook until turned white. Add thickening. Cook to preferred consistency. Add the tofu. When it boils again. Remove from the heat.
- Slowly pour the whisked egg in a small stream while stirring the soup with a pair of chop sticks. You’ll get beautiful egg drop / egg flower in the soup. Season with light soy sauce, and salt if necessary. Add black vinegar and chilli oil. Sprinkle pepper. Remember to taste. Garnish with coriander. Serve immediately.
- You can skip the pork and use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian. It’s equally delicious.
- That said, this soup is traditionally made with 2 parts of soy sauce with 1 part of black vinegar. I like to go for a less salty version. Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce and black vinegar according to your liking.
- Generously sprinkle white pepper as mush as you like.
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