Nuri's Hot And Sour Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

NURI'S HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups/stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Cloud ears
1/4 c Golden needles
1/4 lb Pork, shredded
-into matchstick size
3 tb Cornstarch
2 ts Sherry
1/2 c Water
3 tb White-wine vinegar
White pepper to taste
1/2 ts Hot oil
2 ts Sesame oil
4 c Chicken stock
Salt to taste
1 tb Soy sauce
2 Bean curds,
-each cut in 8 pieces
1 Egg, beaten
2 Scallions, chopped

Soak cloud ears and golden needles in hot water about
15 minutes or until noticweably increased in size;
drain. Shred cloud ears. Cut golden needles in half.
Combine pork with 1 tablespoon corn starch and sherry.

Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with water; set aside

Combine vinegar, pepper, hot oil, and sesame oil in
bowl; set aside.

Bring chicken stock, salt, and soy sauce to boil in
large soup pot. Add pork; boil 1 minute. Add cloud
ears, golden needles, and bean curds; boil
1 minute.
Add cornstarch mixture; stir until thickened. Lower
heat.

Add vinegar mixture. Taste; adjust seasoning if
necessary. Slowly stir in egg. Garnish with scallions.

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