Htamin Jin (burmese-style Hot And Sour Soup)
Htamin Jin is a popular Burmese-style hot and sour soup that combines the flavors of Chinese and Burmese cuisine. This comforting and flavorful soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the sliced chicken thighs, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Soup ladle Soup bowls
Serving suggestions
Serve the Htamin Jin hot and garnish with extra cilantro for added freshness.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu for the chicken and use vegetable broth.
Cost
$15