Hot and Sour Vegetable Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. This recipes comes from a new cookbook, Simple Asian Meals by Nina Simonds, via Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
1 small napa cabbage (1 1/2 lbs) |
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only sliced lengthwise and rinsed well |
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced |
6 -8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced |
1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup sake |
14 ounces firm tofu, halved crosswise and cut into 1/4 inch slices |
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups vegetable broth |
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/4 cup water |
4 1/2 tablespoons black vinegar or 4 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, more to taste |
3 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste) |
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil |
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste) |
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Cut the stem from the cabbage and discard; cut the remaining cabbage into 1 1/2 inch sections and place in a bowl near the stove.
2. Thinly slice the leeks, lengthwise; prepare the remaining ingredients and place them near the stove.
3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat; add leeks and ginger and stir fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
4. Add the tougher, outer sections of the cabbage and the mushrooms, and toss lightly while cooking, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add rice wine, partially cover pot, and reduce heat to medium; cook until the wine nearly evaporates, about 5 minutes.
6. Add remainder of cabbage, tofu, and broth; bring to a boil.
7. Lower heat a bit and simmer 15 minutes.
8. Mix the cornstarch with the water, then slowly add to pot while stirring; cook over medium high heat until broth has thickened somewhat to the consistency of heavy cream.
9. Stir in black vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
10. Turn off heat and slowly add the egg, stirring slightly.
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