Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤)
A thick, peppery soup with tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and egg ribbons in a vinegar-spiked broth.
Why It Works
White pepper provides a slow-building back-of-throat heat distinct from chili, while the cornstarch slurry traps the vinegar aroma in the thick broth so each spoonful is aromatic.
Key Ingredients
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