Steps

1. Peel the skin off the garlic. Pro Tip: Crushing it with a meat tenderizer (or something flat) makes it easier to peel.
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2. Slice the peeled garlic thinly.
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3. Wash the komatsuna thoroughly, including the roots, to remove any dirt. Pro Tip: It's important to wash carefully even inside the leaves.
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4. Cut the stems of the washed komatsuna into 4-5cm wide pieces.
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5. Use the pork belly as is.
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6. Put 1 piece of beef fat in a pot and melt it.
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7. Add the 30g of thinly sliced garlic to the melted beef fat and fry until fragrant and browned. Pro Tip: It's crucial to bring out the full aroma and crispiness.
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8. Add 500cc of water and bring to a boil.
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9. Add 2/3 tsp chicken stock powder and 1 tsp Dashida and mix. Pro Tip: If you don't have Dashida, you can use 2 tsp of chicken stock powder in total, but Dashida adds more depth of flavor.
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10. Add 1 pinch of salt, if desired.
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11. Add 6g of dried wakame and bring to a boil again.
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12. Add 4 shakes of black pepper.
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13. Drizzle in a little sesame oil to enhance the aroma and complete the "Oishinbo-style Garlic Soup".
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14. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan.
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15. Season 80-100g of pork belly with salt and pepper to taste, then loosen and stir-fry.
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16. Once the pork is lightly browned, add the cut komatsuna stems and stir-fry. Pro Tip: Since the stems are tough, stir-frying them first ensures even cooking.
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17. Add 1/2 tsp chicken stock powder and mix. Pro Tip: Since the stems don't absorb flavor easily, make sure to add seasonings thoroughly at this stage.
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18. Add 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) and stir-fry.
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19. Add the komatsuna leaves and stir-fry briefly.
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20. Add 4 shakes of black pepper.
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21. If the taste is not enough, add 2 pinches of sugar and 1/2 tsp soy sauce (2 tsp in total) to adjust the seasoning and complete the "Sweet & Savory Stir-fried Pork and Komatsuna". Pro Tip: Making it a sweet and savory dish that pairs well with rice increases overall meal satisfaction.
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22. Stir-fry should be cooked over high heat throughout.
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