Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)

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6 cups pork or chicken stock

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

2 large shallots, minced and crushed

1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2-inch pieces

3/4 cup rice

1/2 pound minced ground pork

2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce

For garnish: firm bean curd, cut into cubes, sliced scallion, deep-fried shallots and sprigs of fresh cilantro, to taste