*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        TOFU SOUP WITH LEMON GRASS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Thai
                Appetizers                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Tofu
   2       c            Straw mushrooms
                        -----A SEASONINGS-----
   3       sl           Galanga or dried/powdered
                        -- equivalent
   2       ea           Cilantro roots, chopped
   3       ea           Lemon grass stalks, cut into
                        -- 3" lengths
   4       ea           Kaffir lime leaves
   2 1/2   tb           Soy sauce
                        -----B SEASONINGS-----
   5       ea           Guinea peppers, mashed
   1 1/2   tb           Chili sauce, see recipe
   2       tb           Lime juice
     1/2   ts           Sugar, optional
                        -----GARNISH-----
   2       ea           Green onions, chopped
   2       tb           Cilantro leaves, chopped

  Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes.  Cut mushrooms in half.
  Put 6 c cold water in a large pot & bring to a rapid
  boil.  Add the A SEASONINGS, reduce heat to medium low
  & simmer for 15 minutes. Remove any solid pieces of
  galanga, cilantro, lemon grass or kaffir that there
  are. Add the tofu & mushrooms & simmer another 3
  minutes. Mix in the B SEASONINGS & heat through.
  Place soup in a tureen & garnish.
  To make the soup less hot use milder chilies.
 


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