4 cups chicken stock 6 ounces lean pork or chicken breast, cut in julienne strips
½ cup tofu, cut in julienne strips
½ cup bamboo shoots, cut in julienne strips
6 cloud ear mushrooms, soaked in ½ cup hot water 15 minutes, stems discarded, caps halved
6 Chinese dried mushrooms soaked in ½ cup hot water 15 minutes, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
1 egg, beaten lightly until slightly foamy
3 tablespoons Chinese red vinegar
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 green onions including tops, thinly sliced
Cooking Process
1. Bring chicken stock to boil in uncovered wok at 250°.
2. Add pork, tofu, bamboo shoots, cloud ear and Chinese mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Mix soy sauce, sugar, salt and cornstarch. Add to soup; stir; cook until soup just comes to a boil.
4. Slowly swirl in egg.
5. Turn wok OFF; put vinegar and pepper in bowl; add soup and green onions. Stir; serve immediately.