Chinese sweet and sour spicy pork soup

40 min
hard
17 ingredients

Chinese sweet and sour spicy pork soup

Chinese sweet, sour, and spicy pork soup is a highly valued traditional dish in Asian cuisine, especially in China. Its origin dates back to ancient Chinese cooking, where soups played a fundamental role both for their flavor and their health benefits. Over the years, this recipe has been adapted and fused with local ingredients in different Latin American countries.

In various Latin American countries, this soup is known by different names, although it is commonly called simply "Chinese soup" or "sweet and sour soup." In Mexico, for example, it is usually found as "Chinese soup," while in countries like Colombia or Peru it is called "sweet and sour soup" or "chop suey soup," referring to the mix of flavors and textures that combines sweet, spicy, and sour notes.

The combination of lean pork, mushrooms, tofu, and soy sauce along with chili and garlic paste offers a perfect balance for those who enjoy intense flavors and an exotic touch in their meals. Furthermore, this soup is versatile, allowing you to omit or include ingredients to adjust it according to tastes or dietary needs.

How to prepare Chinese sweet, sour, and spicy pork soup

Start by bringing the chicken broth to a simmer over low heat.

Add the soy sauce, lean pork, mushrooms, and red chili and garlic paste to the broth.

Simmer for 10 minutes so the flavors blend perfectly.

Next, add white pepper, white vinegar, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, Shiitake mushrooms, straw mushrooms, tofu cake, and dried black fungus.

Simmer for 5 more minutes to achieve an ideal texture.

Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the soup to slightly thicken the broth.

Bring it back to a gentle boil and pour the egg substitute in a very thin stream over the surface.

Let it rest for 10 seconds so the egg sets delicately.

Before stirring, add the sesame oil to enhance the soup's aroma and flavor.

Serve the soup hot with a garnish of chopped scallions for a fresh and colorful touch.

If desired, you can omit the pork and use less egg for a lighter, vegetarian version.

Sopa china de cerdo agridulce y picante

Ingredients (17)

  • Chicken Broth
  • Lean Pork
  • Red Chili Garlic Paste
  • Soy Sauce
  • White Pepper
  • Egg Substitute
  • Cornstarch
  • Bamboo Shoots
  • Water Chestnut
  • Carrot
  • Shiitake Mushroom
  • Straw Mushroom
  • Tofu Cake
  • White Vinegar
  • Sesame Oil
  • Dried Black Fungus
  • Scallion

Instructions (19 steps)

  1. 1 Bring the broth to a simmer
  2. 2 Add soy sauce
  3. 3 pork
  4. 4 mushrooms
  5. 5 and chili paste
  6. 6 Simmer for 10 minutes
  7. 7 Add pepper
  8. 8 vinegar
  9. 9 bamboo shoots
  10. 10 water chestnuts
  11. 11 mushrooms
  12. 12 and tofu
  13. 13 Simmer for 5 minutes
  14. 14 Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add
  15. 15 Bring back to a gentle boil and pour the eggs in a very thin stream over the surface
  16. 16 Let it rest for 10 seconds
  17. 17 Before stirring in the sesame oil
  18. 18 Serve with a garnish of chopped scallions
  19. 19 I also omit the pork and use less egg

Nutritional Information

Calories: 369 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fat: 20g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 63mg

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