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Mandarin soup

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Categories: Asian, Chinese, Ethnic, Soups & Stews
Yield: 4
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Ingredients:
4 Straw mushrooms, dried
1/4 lbsPork, lean
1/2 cupBamboo shoots
Bean curd, fresh
-(2 pieces)
4 cupChicken stock
1 tbspSalt
1 tbspDark soy sauce
2 tbspCornstarch, mixed with
1/4 cupWater
1 Egg
1 Scallion, chopped
1 tbspSesame oil
Procedures:
1Soak mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes.
2Drain, reserving liquid.
3Cut pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, bean curd into thin strips.
4Combine stock and reserved mushroom liquid in a saucepan.
5Bring to a boil.
6Add salt, soy sauce, pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms.
7Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
8Add bean curd and again bring to a boil.
9Add small amount of hot liquid to cornstarch paste, stirring.
10Add mixture to pan and cook for 1 or 2 more minutes.
11Beat egg lightly and slowly add it to hot soup.
12Stir once, gently.
13Remove soup from heat.
14Sprinkle with chopped scallion and sesame oil.
15Serve immediately.
16Notes: * bamboo shoot, pork and mushroom soup -- i worked out this recipe in an attempt to duplicate the mandarin soup served at the peking royal kitchen in pittsburgh.
17My friends all agree that it is a good replica; some prefer my version to the "real thing." yield: serves 4-* the quality of the chicken stock makes a huge difference in a recipe like this.
18Use fresh stock if you can, or buy the best grade of canned chicken stock you can find.
19: difficulty: easy.
20: time: 20 minutes waiting and 20 minutes preparing.
21: precision: measure spices and seasonings.
 
 
 
 

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