Hot And Sour Vegetable Soup | Indo Chinese Recipe | Restaurant Style Hot & Sour Soup | Varun Inamdar

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a delicious Hot and Sour Vegetable Soup, a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for a cozy evening or when you want to impress guests with restaurant-style cuisine at home. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process. You will need the following:

• Vegetables (cut into juliennes):
  • 5-6 French Beans
  • 1 medium-sized Carrot
  • ¼ cup Bean Sprouts
  • 1 cup Green Cabbage
  • 1 cup Button Mushrooms
  • 1 small Green Capsicum
• Other Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3 tbsp Spring Onions (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli (crushed)
  • 6 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce
  • 5 tbsp Vinegar
  • 4 cups Water or Vegetable Stock
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 3 tbsp Cornflour
  • ¼ cup Spring Greens (finely chopped)
  • 5 tbsp Red Chilli Oil

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics and Vegetables

1. Heat a wok over high heat until the oil starts smoking.
2. Add the crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilli to the hot oil.
3. Quickly toss in the sliced vegetables and stir-fry them on high flame for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3: Boil the Broth

1. Pour in the water or vegetable stock.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Sauces and Seasoning

1. Once boiling, add the dark soy sauce, white vinegar, and red chilli sauce to the pot.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Season with salt, sugar, and black pepper, then mix again.

Step 5: Incorporate Mushrooms and Bean Sprouts

1. Gently add the sliced mushrooms and bean sprouts into the soup.
2. Avoid stirring at this stage to keep the texture of the vegetables intact.

Step 6: Thicken the Soup

1. In a separate bowl, mix the cornflour with cold water until there are no lumps.
2. Gradually add this mixture to the boiling soup.
3. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps forming while the soup thickens.

Step 7: Final Touches

1. Add the spring greens and drizzle in the red chilli oil.
2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8: Serve Hot

1. Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional red chilli oil and spring onions for added flavor and presentation.

Conclusion

You now have a flavorful Hot and Sour Vegetable Soup ready to enjoy! This dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients from the assorted vegetables. Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients to suit your taste. Happy cooking, and enjoy your homemade Indo-Chinese delight!