| 1 | tb | Sesame oil |
| 1/4 | lb | Boneless prok, cut into matchstick-sized pieces (easiest to cut when still partially frozen) |
| 3 | | Cloves garlic, chopped |
| 1 | tb | Gingeroot, unpeeled & chopped |
| 5 | c | Unsalted chicken broth, homemade or canned |
| 3/4 | c | Mushrooms, thinly sliced |
| 1 | cn | (8-oz) bamboo shoots, drained & cut into strips |
| 1 | lb | Firm or extra firm tofu, drained & cut into 1" cubes |
| 1 | tb | White vinegar |
| 4 | dr | Chili oil (add more if desired) (up to 6) |
| 3 | tb | Tamari (aka- soy sauce) |
| | Few pinches white pepper |
| 1 | tb | Arrowroot flour* in 1/2 c water (or you can substitute corn starch) |
| 1 | | Egg white |
| 1 1/2 | c | Bok choy tops or fresh spinach leaves, chopped into thin strips |
| | Chopped green onions (optional) |