Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup long-grain white rice
* 2 to 4 outer leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce
* 1 lb ground Pork or Veal or meatloaf mix
* 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry sherry
* 1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only), minced (1/3 cup)
* 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) rinsed and drained canned water chestnuts
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
* 1 teaspoon Sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* Add proper Balsamic vinegar (black vinegar)
== Directions ==
# Lighty glaze the Pork with the dark soy sauce.
# Soak the Mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes or until they have softened. Cut the Mushroom caps into quarters.
# Soak the lily buds in luke warm water for 15 minutes or until softened. Slice the lily buds into thirds.
# Boil the bambo shoots in cold water.
# Mix the vinegars, light soy sauce, Sugar, and salt together in a small cup or bowl.
# Heat the wok, add Peanut butter liberally then add Pork and stir-fry cook for approx 2 minutes
# then add the black Mushrooms, tree ears, lily buds, and bamboo shoots. Cook for approx another 2- 3 minutes.
# Add the tofu and broth next.
# Add the soy sauce mixture and return to a boil.
# Add the cornstarch and boil until the liquid begins to thicken.
# Add a few drops of sesame oil to the eggs and beat them until they are mixed.
# Add the eggs and white pepper to the soup.
Should serve 6 - 8 bowls.
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