Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. lean boneless pork, very thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 qt. chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 to 5 Chinese mushrooms, slivered
  • 1/2 c. bean curd, slivered (2 sq.)
  • 1/2 c. bamboo shoots, slivered
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • sesame seed oil
  • green onions, chopped

Method

  • Marinate pork in soy sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Bring stock to boil; add salt, mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
  • Add pork, bean curd, pepper and vinegar. Bring to a second boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with the water.
  • Continue to boil until pork is done and the soup is thickened.
  • While stirring boiling soup, slowly pour in the beaten egg.