Hunan Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤

This hot and sour soup recipe comes from the Hunan cuisine, also called Xiang cuisine. Hunan cuisine is noted for its pungency, due to the generous use of spices, especially chili, which is used in nearly every dish. Along with the spiciness, they are also known for a tanginess. This dish highlights both of those aspects beautifully! Note that all the ingredients listed, which you may not have heard of, are available in most Asian markets.