Vegan Hot and Sour Soup with Bok Choy

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

vegetable oil, (divided)

1 tbsp

freshly grated ginger

garlic cloves, (minced)

8 cups

vegetable broth

4 oz

shiitake mushrooms, (stemmed and sliced)

8 oz

can bamboo shoots, (sliced)

block of firm tofu, (drained, pressed, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

medium bunch bok choy, (green parts only, sliced into strips)

2 tbsp

rice vinegar

2 tbsp

Asian chili paste, (or to taste)

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

organic granulated sugar

2 tbsp

cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water

scallions, (sliced)

1/4 cup

fresh cilantro, (finely chopped)

Toasted sesame seeds for topping, (optional)