Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp sesame oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup diced firm tofu
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add the bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, white pepper, and cayenne pepper until the cornstarch is dissolved.
5. Pour the broth mixture into the pot and bring it to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
7. Add the sesame oil, lightly beaten egg, diced tofu, and green onions to the pot and stir gently.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the egg is cooked through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Enjoy your delicious Hot and Sour Soup!