Hot and Sour Soup

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1. 1

   Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms according to package directions, then slice them thinly. Reserve the mushroom soaking liquid if desired, straining it carefully.

   حوالي 15 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Soaking mushrooms in warm water can speed up rehydration.

2. 2

   Drain the firm tofu and slice it into thin strips (julienne).

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3. 3

   In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, julienned tofu, and bamboo shoots.

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4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

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5. 5

   Stir in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and chili garlic sauce.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Adjust chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

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7. 7

   Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup while continuously stirring, until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Add the slurry gradually to avoid lumps and control thickness.

8. 8

   Once the soup is simmering again, slowly drizzle in the beaten egg in a thin stream while gently stirring the soup in a circular motion to create delicate egg ribbons.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Stirring too vigorously will break up the egg ribbons.

9. 9

   Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more vinegar, soy sauce, or white pepper to your preference.

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10. 10

    Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onion before serving.