Hot and Sour Five-flavor Squid Soup

Fish and Seafood

Hot and Sour Five-flavor Squid Soup
Ingredients:
2 fresh squid, cleaned, cut in half, then blanched in boiling water for half minute, and cut into thin strips
1 soaked dried squid, cut in half, cut into half-inch thin strips, each of which is cut as if cutting in half, but not cutting all the way through
2 Tablespoons minced fresh coriander, stems removed and tied into knots
1 scallion, minced
2 slices fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
1 Tablespoon chili oil
1 Tablespoon thick soy
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 small tomato, peeled and seeded, them minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 cups boiling chicken broth
1 or 2 fresh scallops, coarsely chopped
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients together, and then return to the boil.
2. Pour into a large soup tureen, return to the boil, then serve.

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