Tom Yum Fondue Broth

·         8 cups vegetable broth

·         4 stalks lemongrass peeled and cut into 4 inch pieces

·         2 tsp. vegetable oil

·         4 tsp. minced garlic

·         2 tbsp. peeled minced fresh ginger

·         3 tbsp. roasted chili paste

·         4 tbsp. fresh lime juice

·         4 tbsp. fish sauce

·         2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

·         4 small hot green chilies, seeded and halved