Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

1/2 C. dried wood ear (softened in water and chopped)

1/4 C.  chicken or pork cut into strips and mixed with 1 tsp. cornstarch

6 C. chicken broth

1/2 tsp white pepper

2 T. rice vinegar

1 T. soy sauce

2 T. cornstarch mixed with 1/4 C. water (slurry to thicken soup)

1/4 lb. bean curd cut into strips

1 beaten egg

1 tsp. sesame oil

fresh cilantro and or chives

Soften wood ear in water. then cut into strips. Mix chicken or pork with cornstarch and a couple drops of soy sauce. Cook in a little oil. add remaining ingredients except for egg and sesame oil. When soup come to a boil add beaten egg while stirring. remove from heat and add sesame oil. Garnish with fresh cilantro and/or green onion or chives.  A great accompaniment to pot stickers