SoupSichuan-inspiredTofu
Hot and Sour Soup
Suan La Tang
Hot and sour soup gets its character from vinegar and white pepper rather than heavy chili heat. This version uses easy-to-find ingredients and comes together fast.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Heat
Medium
Instructions
- 1
Bring stock to a simmer with mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
- 2
Add tofu, soy sauce, vinegar, and white pepper.
- 3
Stir in cornstarch slurry until the soup lightly thickens.
- 4
Drizzle in beaten egg while gently stirring to form ribbons.
- 5
Taste and adjust with more vinegar or white pepper before serving.
Cooking tips
- Add vinegar near the end so the flavor stays bright.
- White pepper creates the classic warming heat.
Substitutions
- Use button or cremini mushrooms if wood ear mushrooms are unavailable.