Tofu and Garlic Flat Chive Soup - Canh Dau Hu He

• 1 15 mL tbsp oil
• 2 shallots or cooking onion, minced
• 10 oz 283 g vegan pork mince
• 2 tbsp 30 mL vegan fish sauce, divided
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper use more if you like it spicier
• 1 tsp 5 mL white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 8 cups 2 L water
• 1 lb 454 g firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp 15 mL mushroom broth powder
• 2 cups chopped flat chives chop to either 1/4 or 1 inch in length, whatever you prefer!

To serve

• Steamed jasmine rice