Hot And Sour Soup

Before you do anything, WASH YER DAMN HANDS! I have seen countless cooking shows, gone to exhibits, read countless recipes and books, and not one person washes their hands! You're working with food! Ya wanna make everybody sick!? Thank you. Now, put the broth in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan and begin to bring it to a simmer. While waiting, combine cornstarch and cold water in a cup and stir. Set aside. Scramble two eggs in a small cup or bowl. Set aside. Take 2 to 4 green onion stalks and coarsely chop them. Set aside. Shred the pork or chicken and set aside. When you see the broth come to a slow simmer, add sesame oil, soy sauce, shredded meat, mushrooms, chili garlic sauce, white pepper, white vinegar and bamboo sprouts. When the broth comes to a light simmer, slowly stir in the cornstarch and water while stirring the soup. This should thicken the soup. Add more or less depending on how thick you want it. Add tofu and simmer for five minutes or so. Pour the eggs into the soup in a circular motion. using a fine stream. Stir soup slowly to distribute the egg thoroughly. Add green onions as a garnish.