Hot and Sour Soup with Crab

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1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms

6 cups chicken stock

3 tablespoons peeled and finely julienned ginger

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste with garlic

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 cup canned slivered bamboo shoots, drained

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons sugar

Kosher salt

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

1 large egg, beaten

4 ounces fresh cooked crabmeat

1/4 cup green onions or scallions, white and green parts, cut on the bias into thin strips or julienned