sour soup and fat beef recipe

How to Make Hot and Sour Soup with Beef Strips

Hot and sour soup with beef strips is a beloved dish, known for its tangy, spicy, and umami-rich flavors. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients: 300g beef slices (marinated with soy sauce, starch, and a pinch of salt), 200g bamboo shoots or wood ear fungus, 1 liter beef broth, 3 tbsp vinegar (black or rice vinegar), 2 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 egg (beaten), green onions, and white pepper.

Steps:

1. Prep: Soak wood ear fungus until soft, then shred. Slice bamboo shoots. Thinly slice green onions.

2. Cook broth: Heat beef broth in a pot. Add bamboo shoots and wood ear fungus, simmer for 3 minutes.

3. Season: Stir in soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and chili oil. Adjust sourness and spiciness to taste. Bring to a gentle boil.

4. Thicken: Slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons.

5. Finish: Add a pinch of white pepper for depth. Turn off the heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Tips: For extra umami, add a dash of sesame oil. If you prefer thicker soup, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with cold water and stir in before adding the egg. Enjoy this comforting dish with rice or as a starter!