Hot and Sour Soup - A Chinese Takeout "Standard" | Soups & stews

Ingredients

• 4 oz. pork shoulder (finely julienned)
• 1 tablespoon water
• Pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 to 2 dried red chili peppers
• 0.3 ounce dried lily flower
• 0.3 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms
• 0.3 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 ounces spiced dry tofu
• 4 ounces fresh firm tofu
• 4 ounces bamboo shoots
• 1 large egg
• 1 scallion (finely diced)
• 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons dark soy or mushroom soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or seasoned soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 to ½ cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup water