Most Loved Hot & Sour Soup

Directions

Soak cloud ears and golden needles in hot water about 15 minutes or until noticeably increased in size; drain.

Shred cloud ears.

Cut golden needles in half.

Combine pork with 1 tablespoon corn starch and sherry.

Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with water; set aside.

Combine vinegar, pepper, hot oil, and sesame oil in bowl; set aside.

Bring chicken stock, salt, and soy sauce to boil in large soup pot.

Add pork; boil 1 minute.

Add cloud ears, golden needles, and bean curds; boil 1 minute.

Add cornstarch mixture; stir until thickened.

Lower heat.

Add vinegar mixture.

Taste; adjust seasoning if necessary.

Slowly stir in egg.

Garnish with scallions.