Hot And Sour Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. pork belly, fat trimmed; thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. each Aloha shoyu, cornstarch, dry sherry
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 2 TB vegetable oil
• 5 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 2 TB Aloha shoyu
• 1/2 c. bamboo shoots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. firm tofu, drained; thinly sliced
• 2 TB cornstarch, with 2 TB water
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 TB Chinese black vinegar, as desired
• 2 tsp. chili garlic paste, as desired
• 1 tsp. sesame seed oil
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• chopped green onion

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, combine pork, soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, saute pork in oil.

3. 3

   Add broth and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat; add bamboo shoots and tofu.

5. 5

   Simmer 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cornstarch mixture and eggs, stirring vigorously.

7. 7

   Add remaining ingredients.

8. 8

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9. 9

   For service: Garnish with green onions.

10. 10

    Serves 4.