Chinese Hot-and-Sour Soup

Ingredients

• 12 ounces firm tofu, drained and cubed
• About 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper (see Notes)
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• ¼ cup peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• + 9 more ingredients
• • ¾ cup rice vinegar
  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds pork top loin, cut crosswise into 1/8-in.-thick strips
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions (pale green and white parts)
  • 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ pound shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed

1. In a bowl, toss pork with 1/4 cup soy sauce and ginger. Marinate 20 minutes. In another bowl, stir together remaining 2 tbsp. soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, and salt; set aside. 2. Heat peanut oil in a large pot (at least 5 qts.) over medium-high heat, then add pork and marinade. ...

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