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How to Make Sour Soup with Golden Needle Beef

Sour Soup with Golden Needle Beef is a popular and flavorful dish, known for its tangy broth and tender ingredients. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g sliced beef, 150g golden needle mushrooms (soaked and drained), 50g wood ear mushrooms (soaked), 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 egg (beaten), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp chili oil, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil.

Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef: Marinate sliced beef with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.

2. Make the Broth: Heat 2 cups of water in a pot. Add minced garlic, soaked golden needle mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.

3. Season the Soup: Stir in vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil. Adjust flavors to taste—tangy, slightly sweet, and spicy.

4. Cook the Beef: Slowly pour the beaten egg into the boiling broth while stirring gently to form egg ribbons. Add marinated beef and cook for 1-2 minutes until no longer pink.

5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and enjoy hot.

This dish balances sourness, umami, and tenderness, making it a comforting meal. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for chilly days!