On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:16:47 -0500, James Silverton wrote:

> Hello All!
>
> I note a recipe for Hot and Sour Soup by Jean B in r.f.recipes. It looks
> authentic using white pepper for heat. I wonder if any others are as
> horrible as me and prefer a hotter version using Sriracha sauce?

i'm a slob. black pepper for heat, vinegar for sour.

i see robert delfs (who says black *or* white) adds a little ketchup.

but i seldom make it anymore, since the joint down the street makes a
perfectly respectable version (with some items i don't generally have on
hand) for $1.75.

your pal,
blake