->Hot Sour Soup 03 <-

1/2 cup dried mushrooms, soaked in water for 25 minutes, reserve broth

1/3 to 1/2 cup pork, chopped into small pieces

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced fine

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

5 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/3 cup bean cake (tofu)

2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed into paste

1 can concentrated chicken broth

1 can water (use the water from mushrooms)

3/4 cup Napa cabbage chopped

1 can bean sprouts, optional

1 can water chestnuts, sliced fine, optonal

Soak dried mushrooms for approximately 20 minutes in hot water.

Slice into thin strips. Reserve liquid for broth. Put broth and water in pot and bring to boil. Add all other ingredients. Continue

10 minutes. Remove and let set for about 5 minutes.