Hot And Sour Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms
2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
3 Tbsp. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 lb. boneless pork, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1/4 lb. firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 small red pepper, julienned
1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
1/2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
3 green onions, sliced

Preparation

In medium bowl, cover mushrooms with hot water; soak 20 minutes, or until soft.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Remove and discard stems; slice caps into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside.