Sweet & Sour Soup by Florence Kickham

Sweet & Sour Soup

Serves 2 generously

Ingredients

2 Garlic Cloves

Small Knob of Ginger

One Small Chili or Half a Tsp of Chilli Flakes

Sesame Oil

3 Tbsp of Miso

2 Tbsp of Soy

3 Tbsp of Mirin or Rice Wine Vinegar

25g Dried Mushrooms (Jelly ears are Florrie’s preference but any work)

Mixed Vegetables (Greens, Beansprouts, Spring Onions etc)

Egg (Optional and can be replaced with Tofu or Tempeh)

Method

• Mince the ginger, garlic and chilli together.

• Heat a pan with sesame oil and fry the ginger, garlic, and chilli mix lightly.

• Lower the heat and add the miso to the pan.

• Slowly introduce warm water, whisking as you go to avoid lumps.

• Add dried mushrooms to the miso broth to hydrate, increase heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

• Add whatever vegetables you like (this is a great way to use up any greens and bits you have left over in the fridge!). If you like you can swirl in an egg and mix lightly to create delicate strands or some tofu to add some extra protein.

• Finish with vinegar, soy sauce and a little extra sesame oil. 

Enjoy!