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Originally Posted by DC Sunshine  Any substitute for lily buds that might be more readily available? Live in a small town here, very limited ingredient wise. []Is it, as you say, an absolute essential for this soup? |
No substitute, but the soup can limp along without it. You can find them online. This is the first source I found
myEthnicWorld.com – Premier online provider of authentic ethnic products and services Click on vegetables, then "other." I'm sure there are other online sources, but finding this one took a little patience. Nothing direct popped up on the first two pages of my Google search.
I forgot what I wrote in the recipe, but in case I didn't cover prepping dried lily buds (aka "golden needles," aka "tiger buds"), you have to reconstitute them in warm water; trim off the woody bits, then shred the rest with your fingers.
Good luck on the black vinegar. My favorite brand is "Pearl River Bridge," should you find a selection which includes it.
BDL