Hot & Sour Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

cornstarch

6 oz

pork tenderloin, (cut into 1/4" cubes)

8 cups

chicken stock, (low sodium)

3 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

brown sugar

3 tbsp

white wine vinegar

2 tbsp

garlic chili paste ((Sambal Oelek))

1/4 cup

cornstarch

1 tsp

ground white pepper ((black pepper is fine))

1/4 tsp

cayenne

12 oz

firm tofu, drained (and cut into 1/4" strips)

1 can

bamboo shoots, drained, rinsed & thinly sliced

1/2

small potato, peeled and cut into small cubes

shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, (halved & thinly sliced)

large egg, (lightly beaten)

1 tsp

toasted sesame oil

2 tbsp

cilantro, chopped

2 tbsp

green onions, sliced

crushed red pepper, (if desired)