Hot and sour soup

Hot and Sour Soup is a variety of soups from several Asian culinary traditions. In all cases, the soup contains ingredients to make it both spicy and sour.

Description

Hot and sour soup is a common dish in Asia, with numerous regional variations. The soup is usually meat-based, and often contains ingredients such as chili peppers, vinegar, and soy sauce to give it its characteristic flavors. The soup is typically thickened with cornstarch, giving it a somewhat viscous consistency. Additional ingredients can include tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and egg.

Variations

Chinese Cuisine

In Chinese cuisine, hot and sour soup is known as suan la tang. It is a classic dish in Szechuan cuisine, known for its bold flavors, particularly the pungent and spicy tastes.

Vietnamese Cuisine

In Vietnamese cuisine, a similar soup known as canh chua is made with tamarind for a sour taste, and chili peppers for heat. It often includes tomatoes, pineapple, and fish.

Indian Cuisine

Indian cuisine also has a version of hot and sour soup, which is known as rasam. This soup is typically made with tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, chili pepper, pepper, cumin and other spices.

See also

• List of soups
• Chinese cuisine
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Indian cuisine