Blends / Hot & Sour Soup Blend

Hot & Sour Soup Blend

A hot and sour soup base with ginger, chilli and a tangy finish. Add water, simmer, and add any vegetables you have. Tangy and peppery, with a slow chilli heat.

• Time: About 8 minutes
• Makes: 5 bowls (1 sachet per 250 ml bowl)
• Pack: 5 sachets, 20 g each

Ingredients

Corn flour, dried mushroom (15%), soy sauce powder, vinegar powder, salt, ginger, garlic powder, red chilli, black pepper, sugar.

Allergens

Contains: Soy, Wheat (gluten). May contain: Sesame. Always check the pack label.

You add

• Water, 250 ml per sachet

How to make it

1. Whisk one sachet into 250 ml cold water in a small pan.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 4 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens slightly.
3. Taste, then finish it as you like.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Use an opened sachet straight away.

Questions

How hot is it?

Medium. Use a little less of the blend if you prefer it milder, and add chilli flakes at the end if you want more.

Ingredients to know

• Lemon and lime
• Ginger
• Black pepper
• Chilli
• Garlic

Kitchen tips for this blend

• How can I rescue a curry that has become too sour?
• How can I make an overly spicy dish milder without making it bland?
• How can I use lemon, tamarind or other souring ingredients without overpowering the dish?

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.