Hunan Hot And Sour Soup

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I adopted this recipe after mean chef (ihhdro) left the site. i have not yet had a chance to sample this, but will add my own comments when i do.

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Steps

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Bring stock to a boil over medium-high heat in a 2 1 / 2- to 3-quart saucepan.

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Add garlic , ginger , black pepper , and tamari.

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Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.

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Add mushrooms , tofu , cabbage , carrots , peas and meat.

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Stir and let simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Stir in vinegar , mirin and cornstarch mixture.

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Continue cooking until soup is thickened , about 1 minute.

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Add chile paste / sauce to taste.

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Remove soup from heat.

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Slowly pour in beaten egg and stir.

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Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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vegetable stock, garlic cloves, gingerroot, black pepper, tamari, shiitake mushrooms, firm tofu, napa cabbage, carrot, frozen peas, rice vinegar, mirin, cornstarch, cold water, egg, green onion, cilantro, cooked chicken, hot chili paste