Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup

Here's a recipe for Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup, a popular Chinese soup known for its spicy and tangy flavors:

Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 8 oz extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms)
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the "Saute" function. Add a little oil and sauté the minced ginger and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken or vegetable broth, sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu cubes to the Instant Pot.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground white pepper, ground black pepper, and chili paste or sriracha. Add this mixture to the Instant Pot and give everything a good stir.

4. Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and cancel the "Saute" function.

5. Select the "Soup" function on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 5 minutes.

6. Once the timer goes off, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to the venting position.

7. Open the Instant Pot lid and select the "Saute" function again. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.

8. Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well mixed, then slowly pour it into the boiling soup while stirring continuously. The soup will start to thicken.

9. While stirring the soup gently, slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs. The eggs will cook and form delicate strands in the soup.

10. Turn off the Instant Pot and add the sesame oil. Give the soup a final stir.

11. Serve the hot and sour soup in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

12. Adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, vinegar, or spices if needed.

Enjoy your homemade Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup with its delicious blend of spicy, tangy, and savoury flavors!

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