Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Ramen

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

dried Red Chillies, finely chopped (feel free to cut this down to 1 if you like your food less spicy)

1 tbsp

chopped Ginger

1 tbsp

chopped Garlic

1/2 cup

chopped Celery

1 cup

chopped Carrots

3 cups

assorted dried or fresh Mushrooms (I used shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms and button mushrooms)

2 tbsp

dark Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

light Soy Sauce

1 cup

sliced firm Tofu

2 1/2 tbsp

Cornstarch

pack Ramen noodles

egg, beaten

2 tbsp

Rice Vinegar

1/4 tsp

White Pepper powder

1/2 tsp

Salt (optional)

1 tsp

toasted Sesame Oil