Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

2 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms

10 pieces dried wood ear mushrooms (tenga ng daga)

600 ml chicken stock

30 grams red bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips

150 grams tofu, medium firm, cut into strips

1 large egg, beaten

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce, more if desired

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 1/2 tablespoons water

coriander leaves, for garnish

1 1/2 tablespoons black chinese vinegar, use more if desired

1 teaspoon sesame oil