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"cybercat" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote:
> > 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. ;-)
> > --
>
> Actually, it sounds great. I don't think of vinegar as "sour"
> exactly, though I guess that is an accurate adjective. I think of
> bad milk and fresh lemons as sour.

I understand...

>
> I love vinegar as a seasoning for meat-based things, especially
> with some spicy heat, so this is right up my alley! (I am thinking
> now of the dish from the Phillipines, Adobo? Which has garlic and a bit
> of hot pepper and vinegar. Good stuff.

Do try hot and sour next time you hit a buffet.
But be careful, it's addicting!
Our local place has some of the best I've ever had and I can take it
home for $3.00 per quart. ;-d

With a bag of crispies.......
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Peace!
Om

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