Hot and Sour Soup
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¼ lb lean pork, cut into matchstick pieces 1 Tbsp. dry sherry 4 c chicken broth ½ lb chicken breast, cut into matchstick pieces ½ c sliced bamboo shoots, cut into matchstick pieces 5 mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp cornstarch ¼ c water white pepper, salt to taste 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 egg 2 green onions (including tops) cut into 1 in. slanting slices |
Combine pork with sherry; let stand for 10 min. In 3 qt. Pan, bring broth to boil over high heat. Add mushrooms, pork, chicken, and bamboo shoots. Stir several times; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 min. Add vinegar and soy; simmer, uncovered for 1 min. Stir together cornstarch and water; add to stock mixture and cook stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add pepper and oil. Lightly beat egg; slowly pour into soup, stirring constantly. Garnish with onion slices. |