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Method
  1. Cook rice noodles in a pot of boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes or until tender, then drain and run under cold water.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot. Add eggplant and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. Add tom yum paste, water, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes or until eggplant has softened.
  4. Stir the bok choy and tofu into the soup and bring back to a simmer.
  5. Remove from heat and stir lemon or lime juice into soup.
  6. Divide noodles among serving bowls.
  7. Ladle soup over noodles and sprinkle with bean sprouts, spring onion and coriander.
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