Steps

1. Add water to a pot and boil the somen noodles, desired amount. Drain them in a colander, rinse under running water while rubbing, and drain well. (Key Tip!) Cook the noodles about 30 seconds less than the package instructions and aim for a slightly firm texture, as they will be reheated later. Rinsing after cooking makes the somen noodles springy and prevents them from sticking.
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2. Chop cabbage 80g into bite-sized pieces.
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3. Cut carrot 20g into 1cm thick slices.
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4. Slice kamaboko 40g into 7mm thick pieces.
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5. Cut thinly sliced pork belly 80g into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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6. Heat sesame oil 1/2 tbsp in a frying pan for about 30 seconds.
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7. Add the pork and stir-fry while separating the pieces with chopsticks.
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8. Once the pork is about 80% cooked, add cabbage 80g and carrot 20g and stir-fry together. (Key Tip!) Stir-frying the ingredients thoroughly evaporates excess moisture and concentrates the flavors.
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9. When the cabbage becomes tender, add bean sprouts 80g and kamaboko 40g and continue to stir-fry.
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10. After stir-frying the bean sprouts for about 1 minute, add water 700ml, grated garlic 1/2 tsp, sugar 1 tsp, oyster sauce 1.5 tbsp, and chicken stock granules 1 tbsp. Stir well once.
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11. After mixing thoroughly, bring the mixture to a boil.
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12. Once boiling, add peeled shrimp 80g and corn kernels 50g and simmer for about 2 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through. (Key Tip!) Adding shrimp later prevents them from becoming tough, ensuring a plump texture.
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13. After 2 minutes, add soy sauce 1 tbsp, ground sesame seeds 1 tbsp, and unsweetened soy milk 100ml. Mix well. Heat until the edges of the pot are simmering. (Key Tip!) To prevent the soy milk from separating, turn off the heat just before it comes to a rolling boil.
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14. When the edges of the pot start to simmer, add the pre-cooked somen noodles for the portion you want to serve and heat for about 20 seconds.
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15. Serve the warmed somen noodles in bowls, generously ladle the broth and ingredients over them, and it's ready to enjoy!
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