Spicy and Sour Pork Skin Soup

Spicy and Sour Pork Skin Soup

This **Spicy and Sour Meat Skin Tofu Soup** is a bold, flavorful dish that combines tender meat skin, silky tofu, and earthy enoki mushrooms in a rich, tangy broth. The secret lies in the **Fujian-style chili sauce**, which adds a deep, sun-dried chili kick, balanced by the sweetness of tomatoes and a hint of vinegar. Soft tofu soaks up the savory flavors, while meat skin—soaked and marinated with white pepper, chicken powder, and cornstarch—adds a satisfying chew. Quick stir-frying of ginger and garlic builds a fragrant base, and a touch of cornstarch thickens the soup to perfection. Garnished with scallions or parsley, this dish can be enhanced with wood ear mushrooms or pig blood for extra texture. Serve it with fresh milk or corn juice for a complete, comforting meal. A harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and sweet, this soup is a must-try for adventurous food lovers!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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meat skin
150g
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tofu
200g

The aromatics

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enoki mushrooms
100g
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tomatoes
2 medium (300g)
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wood ear mushrooms
50g
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pig blood
150g
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scallions
2 stalks
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parsley
1 tbsp chopped

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
1 piece (20g)
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garlic
3 cloves (10g)
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chili sauce
2 tbsp
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tomato sauce
1 tbsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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white pepper
a pinch
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chicken powder
1 tsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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cornstarch
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the meat skin in water until it becomes soft, then cut it into small strips. Add salt, white pepper, chicken powder, chili sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch, and mix well.

2. Step 2

Step 2
The chili sauce used is from Fujian Province, which can be bought online or made at home by blending fresh small chili peppers with salt and sun-drying for two days.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the tofu into small cubes, and choose soft tofu if possible.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Clean and cut the enoki mushrooms into two segments.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat a pan with a small amount of oil, and stir-fry the ginger and garlic slices until fragrant.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the tomatoes and stir-fry over high heat for half a minute.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add water and bring to a boil.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add the tofu, enoki mushrooms, and meat skin in sequence, and continue to cook over high heat.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add tomato sauce, vinegar, salt, chili sauce, sugar, and chicken powder, and season to achieve a sour, sweet, and spicy flavor.

10. Step 10

Step 10
If the soup is not thick enough, add a little more cornstarch and cook until it thickens.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Sprinkle with scallions.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Parsley can also be used as a garnish.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Other ingredients like wood ear mushrooms and pig blood can be added to the soup for extra flavor.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Stir the soup well before serving to distribute the flavors.

15. Step 15

Step 15
Serve with a glass of freshly squeezed milk and corn juice.

16. Step 16

Step 16
Enjoy the meal!

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