Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- ✓ ¾ ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- ✓ 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
- ✓ ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ✓ 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
- ✓ ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ✓ 3 tablespoons cornstarch, or as needed
- ✓ 3 tablespoons water, or as needed
- ✓ 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ✓ 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- ✓ ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ✓ 4 cups chicken broth
- ✓ ¼ cup grated carrot
- ✓ 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red bell pepper
- ✓ ½ cup bamboo shoots
- ✓ 1 cup cubed tofu
- ✓ 2 large eggs, beaten