Steps

1. Defrost 200g cooked rice to be used for soba meshi.
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2. Finely chop 120g cabbage as much as possible. 【Here's the trick!】 Chopping finely helps it integrate better with the rice.
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3. Finely chop 1 pack yakisoba noodles. 【Here's the trick!】 It's recommended to finely chop the noodles to get a similar eating experience to rice.
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4. Finely chop 120g pork belly. 【Here's the trick!】 If using thinly sliced pork, choose parts with some fat if possible.
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5. In a bowl, combine 1 pack of the included powdered soup, 1 and 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbsp sake, then mix to create the Takumi sauce. 【Here's the trick!】 Adding the powdered soup directly can result in uneven flavor, so mixing it with liquid first helps it blend more easily into the whole dish.
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6. In a frying pan, melt 2 tbsp lard, add 120g pork belly, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
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7. Add 1 pack yakisoba noodles to the pan where the pork belly was cooked, and fry until crispy, creating some charred bits. 【Here's the trick!】 Thoroughly frying the noodles adds a fragrant aroma and a crispy texture.
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8. Add 120g cabbage and stir-fry, mixing everything together until some charred bits appear.
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9. Add 1 tsp Dashida and stir-fry. 【Here's the trick!】 Adding Dashida enhances the umami and brings the flavors together.
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10. Add 200g cooked rice and stir-fry, breaking it apart.
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11. Add the prepared Takumi sauce and stir-fry, ensuring it's evenly coated.
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12. Add 2 tsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) for sweetness and 7 shakes of white pepper for aroma. 【Here's the trick!】 Adding 7 shakes of white pepper creates a spicy and richly flavored soba meshi.
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13. Pour in 2 eggs, cover with a lid, and steam until cooked to your desired doneness (e.g., medium-soft). 【Here's the trick!】 Steaming with a lid creates a crispy bottom layer, enhancing the aroma.
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14. Plate the soba meshi, sprinkle with bonito flakes to taste and aonori to taste, and it's done. You can also add mayonnaise to taste. 【Here's the trick!】 You can also add other vegetables like carrots or onions to your liking for a delicious finish.
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