THE FIRE-VINEGAR MIST

(Our Play on Quick Hot and Sour Soup)

THE FIRE-VINEGAR MIST

Ingredients: 800ml Veg stock, 3 tbsp Black vinegar, 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tsp White pepper, 1 tbsp Chili oil, 100g Tofu (matchsticks), 50g Mushrooms (sliced), 1 Egg (whisked)...

Ingredients

  • 800ml Veg stock
  • 3 tbsp Black vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chili oil
  • 100g Tofu (matchsticks)
  • 50g Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 Egg (whisked)

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Bring stock, soy, and vinegar to a boil; add the tofu and mushrooms.
  2. The Bloom Add white pepper and a 20ml splash of chili oil; the vinegar will make the spice swell into the broth.
  3. The Swirl Whisk a cornflour slurry (1 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water) into the soup until it thickens into a mist.
  4. The Marriage Pour the egg in a thin stream while stirring to form silk ribbons.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with a massive hit of fresh spring onions.

Cuisine: Asian

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