Hot-And-Sour Soup(China)  
["1/4 c. cloud ears", "1/4 c. golden needles", "1/4 c. ground pork, shredded into 1 1/2-inch long strips", "3 Tbsp. cornstarch", "2 tsp. sherry", "1/2 c. water", "3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (or to taste)", "white pepper to taste", "1/2 tsp. hot oil", "2 tsp. sesame seed oil", "4 c. chicken stock", "salt to taste", "1 Tbsp. soy sauce", "2 bean curds, each cut into 8 pieces", "1 egg, beaten", "2 scallions, chopped"]
["Soak cloud ears and golden needles in hot water about 15 minutes or until noticeably increased in size; drain.", "Shred cloud ears.", "Cut golden needles in half."]
["cloud ears", "golden needles", "ground pork", "cornstarch", "sherry", "water", "white wine vinegar", "white pepper", "hot oil", "sesame seed oil", "chicken stock", "salt", "soy sauce", "bean curds", "egg", "scallions"]