Emeril’s Hot and Sour Soup

This afternoon on “The Essence of Emeril,” one of the dishes he’ll be making is Classic Hot and Sour Soup. I have to admit, I don’t normally watch TEofE - around my house we even call it “Emeril Lite.” It just doesn’t seem like the host is the same guy that makes the Living Room come alive in the evenings! He’s still a culinary genius, mind you, I’m just not sure he has a pulse.

Anyway, pulse or not, I have an appointment with him this afternoon - hoping that he can show me how to make my “Sour and Sour Soup” actually become “Hot and Sour Soup.” I’ve tried dozens of times to make this incredible Asian soup, but I just can’t get it as hot as it is in my favorite Asian restaurants. I’ve gone through more peppers, rice vinegar and bottles of hot sauce than you can imagine. But I can’t get that “One bite and you’re reaching for your tea” effect I’m after. Heck, with mine - the tea actually has more of a kick!

Fingers crossed and recorder set.

Joi

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