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2 (14 oz) pkgs. extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained

3 cups cooked lo mein noodles (about 6 oz dry)

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
24 dried shiitake mushrooms (2-3 oz)	3 shiitake mushrooms	$4.99 per 4 ounces	$2.51
2 carrots, cut into 1/2" x 2" sticks	1/4 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.05
2 (8 oz) cans bamboo shoots, rinsed	2 fl oz	$1.49 per 8 ounces	$0.25
1 tsp ground white pepper	1/8 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage	1/2 cup	$0.99 per pound	$0.10
4-1/3 cups water, divided	1/2 cup	n/a
4 cups mushroom or vegetable broth	1/2 cup	$3.69 per 8 ounces	$0.57
1/4 cup white vinegar">vinegar or rice vinegar">vinegar	1 1/2 teaspoons	n/a
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar	1 1/2 teaspoons	$3.39 per 12 fluid ounces	$0.07
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, (adjust to taste)	1 1/2 teaspoons	$2.59 per 10 fluid ounces	$0.06
1 tbsp Asian chile-garlic sauce (Or more to taste)	3/8 teaspoon	$4.79 per 14 fluid ounces	$0.02
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger	3/8 teaspoon	$2.99 per pound	$0.01
3 tbsp cornstarch	1 1/8 teaspoons	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.02
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil	3/8 teaspoon	$4.99 per 7 1/3 fluid ounces	$0.04
1 cup sliced scallions	2 tablespoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.14
Total per Serving			$3.84
Total Recipe			$30.70