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Hot and Sour Soup 

Southeast Asian broth (See recipe)
2 Tbsp. chili tamarind paste or 1 Tbsp. chili garlic paste 
   or just tabasco sauce to taste 
1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla) 
1/2 cup lime juice 
1/4 cup sugar - raw is nice, white or light brown is fine 
Either some whole cooked shrimp or some sliced cooked chicken 
Some canned mushrooms, either oyster or straw 

Simmer all this together for a few minutes. Serve in big bowls. 
Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and thinly sliced fresh chili peppers. 

Susan H. Glenn 

From: "Glenn, Susan H." 
Subject: Cyber soup recipes 
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000