Crab, Shrimp, And White Fungus Soup (Sup Nam Trang) Recipe

• 1/2 ounce dry white fungus - (abt 1/4 c.)
• 1 tsp peanut oil
• 1 lrg shallot sliced thin Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste
• 1 x warm chile seeded, sliced thin
• 1/4 lb medium shrimp peeled, deveined
• 1/4 lb cooked crab meat
• 3 c. Vietnamese or possibly regular chicken stock simmered with
• 1 piece ginger - (1") crushed
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch - (generous) dissolved in
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 x egg white lightly whisked Salt to taste Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. extra-finely minced cilantro Warm chile sauce for serving

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