Hot-And-Sour Soup(China) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. cloud ears
1/4 c. golden needles
1/4 c. ground pork, shredded into 1 1/2-inch long strips
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. sherry
1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (or to taste)
white pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. hot oil
2 tsp. sesame seed oil
4 c. chicken stock
salt to taste
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 bean curds, each cut into 8 pieces
1 egg, beaten
2 scallions, chopped

Preparation

Soak cloud ears and golden needles in hot water about 15 minutes or until noticeably increased in size; drain.
Shred cloud ears.
Cut golden needles in half.