Chinese Hot Sour Soup

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Made this chinese szechuan soup a few times and it's always consistently good. Very appetising. Recipe best made just before serving.

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Steps

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Combine chicken broth , wine and sauces in large pan until boiling.

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Stir in blended cornstarch and water slowly.

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Add mushrooms , ham , chestnuts and bell pepper to pot and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Add vinegar and sesame oil to pot.

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Lightly beat egg and 1 tbsp of water.

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Add to soup while stirring constantly.

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Add spring onions , shrimps and beancurds.

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Simmer for 1 minute.

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Scoop into soup bowls and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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dried chinese mushrooms, shrimp, chicken broth, chinese wine, light soy sauce, chili sauce, cornstarch, water, cooked ham, water chestnuts, red bell pepper, vinegar, sesame oil, egg, spring onions, bean curd