Name: Hot and Sour Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Mushrooms; Wood Ear Mushrooms; Tofu; Chicken Stock; Salt; Sugar; Sesame Seed Oil; Black Pepper; Hotsauce; Vinegar; Cornstarch; Spring Onions; Soy Sauce; Pork

A type of fungi with a meaty, earthy flavor and a spongy or chewy texture that is great for adding flavor and nutrition to a variety of dishes.

Mushrooms

Auricularia auricula-judae, known as the Jew's ear, wood ear, jelly ear or by a number of other common names, is a species of edible Auriculariales fungus found worldwide. The fruiting body is distinguished by its noticeably ear-like shape and brown colouration; it grows upon wood, especially elder. Its specific epithet is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the common name "Judas's ear" was largely eclipsed by the corruption "Jew's ear", while today "jelly ear" and other names are sometimes used. The fungus can be found throughout the year in temperate regions worldwide, where it grows upon both dead and living wood.

In the West, A. auricula-judae was used in folk medicine as recently as the 19th century for complaints including sore throats, sore eyes and jaundice, and as an astringent. Although it is not widely consumed in the West, it has long been popular in China, to the extent that Australia exported large volumes to China in the early twentieth century. Today, the fungus is a popular ingredient in many Chinese dishes, such as hot and sour soup, and also used in Chinese medicine. It is also used in Ghana, as a blood tonic. Modern research into possible medical applications has variously concluded that A. auricula-judae has antitumour, hypoglycemic, anticoagulant and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Wood Ear Mushrooms

Tofu is a plant-based protein that's great for adding to stir-fries, soups, and salads.

Tofu

Chicken stock is a concentrated broth that is made from simmering chicken bones and meat with vegetables.

Chicken Stock

A basic and essential ingredient that adds flavor and helps to preserve food.

Salt

Sugar is a sweet, granulated carbohydrate that's used in baking and cooking.

Sugar

This golden oil is packed with nutty flavor and adds a delightful depth to dishes.

Sesame Seed Oil

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit is a drupe which is about 5 mm in diameter, dark red, and contains a stone which encloses a single pepper seed.

Black Pepper

This spicy condiment is perfect for adding a kick to all kinds of dishes, from wings and tacos to stir-fries and dips.

Hotsauce

Vinegar

Cornstarch is a powdery starch made from corn that helps thicken sauces and gives baked goods a fluffy texture.

Cornstarch

Spring onions are a versatile ingredient that add a mild onion flavor to dishes.

Spring Onions

Soy sauce is a staple condiment in many cuisines and

Soy Sauce

Meat from the domestic pig that is often used in a variety of dishes and is known for its rich, savory flavor and tender, juicy texture.

Hot and Sour Soup

198

22.8 g

7.9 g

13 g

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