Instant Pot Hot and Sour soup

Here's a recipe for Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (such as shiitake or button mushrooms)
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced, or 1 cooking onion, sliced and separated
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: cilantro, sliced chili peppers, shrimp (cooked in soup)
  

Instructions:

1. Plug in your Instant Pot and select the "Sauté" function. Adjust to the "High" setting. Add the vegetable or chicken broth, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and garlic to the pot. Stir well to combine.

2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot and stir to incorporate. This will help thicken the soup.

3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release valve is set to the "Sealing" position. Cancel the "Sauté" function and select the "Soup" function. Set the cooking time for 5 minutes at high pressure.

4. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully turn the steam release valve to the "Venting" position to release any remaining pressure.

5. Remove the lid and select the "Sauté" function again, adjusting to the "High" setting. While stirring the soup, slowly pour in the lightly beaten eggs in a steady stream. This will create ribbons of cooked egg in the soup.

6. Add the sliced green onions and sesame oil to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

7. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as cilantro and sliced chili peppers. Serve hot and enjoy!

Note: Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your preferred level of spiciness. Feel free to add other ingredients like cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model