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"cybercat" > wrote:

> Mm, I have not been to a Chinese buffet in ages. Sounds like a plan
> for this weekend. I have actually never had Hot and Sour soup, the name
> puts me off. What does it actually taste like?

It's usually chicken stock based with some tofu, bamboo shoot and other
sliced veggies and some times some thinly sliced pork or chicken. Our
local place uses beef stock which IMHO is even better.

The "hot" comes from red peppers and the "sour" comes from vinegar.

Might not sound too good initially, but it's quite delicious and will
clear the sinuses and soothe a sore throat. ;-)
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