Steps

1. Place 1 piece of mochi (50g) in a heatproof container, add 90cc water, and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes until soft. 【Tip!】 Heating the mochi first allows the dipping sauce to thicken quickly.
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2. In a pot, combine the softened mochi with 300cc water, 100cc unsweetened soy milk, 1 tbsp Chinese seasoning, 1 tsp kombu dashi, 4 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, 6 shakes garlic powder, 4 tsp ground sesame seeds, 2 tbsp bonito powder, and 6 shakes MSG(Ajinomoto).
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3. Heat the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mochi is completely dissolved and the mixture is thick and gooey. 【Tip!】 Using unsweetened soy milk enhances richness and thickness, and brings a natural sweetness that perfectly balances the flavor.
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4. Place 1 slice of pork loin (for tonkatsu) (140g) in a heatproof container, add 2.5 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 2 pinches sugar, 3 shakes MSG(Ajinomoto), and 2 shakes garlic powder.
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5. Pierce the pork loin several times with a fork, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 3 minutes. 【Tip!】 Piercing the meat makes it tender and helps it cook through evenly.
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6. Cut the cooked pork loin into pieces suitable for tsukemen char siu.
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7. Submerge the cut char siu in the completed dipping sauce to let the flavors meld.
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8. Add 2 tsp lard to the dipping sauce and stir gently. Reheat when serving.
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9. Bring water to a boil in a separate pot and cook 2 balls of Chinese noodles (thick) (320g) according to package directions (approx. 8 minutes).
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10. Drain the cooked noodles in a colander, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and drain well.
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11. Pour the warmed dipping sauce into a bowl and serve with the chilled noodles on the side.
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12. Garnish the dipping sauce with the char siu, nori seaweed sheets to taste, menma to taste, and green onions to taste, then serve.
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13. After finishing the noodles, add 300cc hot water and 1.5 tsp chicken broth powder to the remaining dipping sauce, stir, and enjoy as a soup broth.
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