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.