Khao Tom Thai Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Khao Tom Thai Rice Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 6 cups homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken stock; 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 (5-inch pieces lemongrass), halved lengthwise; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 3/4 cups short-grain rice; 3/4 pound ground pork; 1 teaspoon fish sauce, plus more to taste; Salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup sliced scallions; 1 Thai bird chili, finely chopped; 1/2 pound firm tofu; 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought fried shallots (optional)