thick rice vermicelli noodles (the kind used for bún bò) • fried tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces • vegetarian beef slices • lemongrass (2 smashed, 2 thinly sliced and minced for chili oil) • mushrooms (any kind) • chili powder and 3 tablespoons chopped green onion (white part) • annatto oil • For the broth: 1.1 lbs cabbage, 2 carrots, 1 daikon radish, 2 chayote squash • For serving: banana blossom, shredded water spinach, lettuce, Vietnamese balm, bean sprouts, etc • Seasonings: vegetarian bouillon, rock sugar, salt, cooking oil