Chilli Mushroom Soup

For the Chilli paste - In a wok heat oil and add garlic, whole red chillies, shallots and galangal. Fry for 4-5 mins and cool, make a paste and set aside.

For the Soup - Heat oil in a wok and add mushrooms and fry for 1 min. Set aside.

In the same wok add vegetable stock and bring it to boil. Add salt, julienne ginger and sautéed mushrooms. Stir in chilli paste and simmer for 5 mins.

Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and spring onion greens and serve hot.