Hot and Sour Soup With Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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No need to order take out anymore when you can do this at home at less cost. You may need to visit an Asian market for some of the ingredients, but they keep forever. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
1 cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced |
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
6 cups chicken broth |
1/3 cup rice vinegar |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon fish sauce |
1/4 teaspoon asian chili paste |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1 lb peeled shrimp |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/4 cup green onion, chopped |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add ging3er, mushrooms, and red pepper. Cook, while stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, then add to the broth. Simmer until the shrimp is cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Divide the soup evenly among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with green onions.
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