Ingredients
17 1/2 ounces (500 grams) tofu
2 to 3 tablespoons avocado oil, for frying (untoasted sesame or peanut oil would also be good)
1/2 cup water
8 3/4 ounces (250 grams) sugar
1 small finger ginger, peeled and finely julienned or sliced
1 small finger galangal, peeled and finely julienned or sliced
1 to 2 red chiles, finely sliced
1 lemongrass stem, cut off the base, peel and discard the outer two layers, and finely slice the lower 2 inches
1 teaspoon dried shrimps, pounded in a mortar and pestle