HOT AND SOUR SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pound boneless pork, cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup carrots, cut into thin 2 inch long strips
1/2 pack Firm Tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion (green onion optional)
1/2 cup black dry mushrooms (Black Fungus)
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
2 tbsp. corn starch
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 egg
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pork in 4-5 cups of chicken broth (water is fine) for 10-15 minutes.
Add all the ingredients( except egg and corn starch) cook for 4-5 minutes.
Combine corn starch and water until smooth; add to soup.
Stir constantly , bring to a boil over medium heat, for one minute.
Beat egg with fork; add to soup stirring.
Add more salt, soy sauce, vinegar, to taste.
Garnish with green onion (optional)