Steps

1. Drain firm tofu 1/2 block well with paper towels and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2. Cut shiitake mushrooms 2 pcs into 6 pieces if large, and 4 pieces if small.
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3. Slice green onion 5-6 cm diagonally.
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4. Cut ginger 1 piece into slightly thick cubes.
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5. Cut garlic about 8 cloves in half if the cloves are large.
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6. Cut pork loin 1 slice into bite-sized pieces.
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7. Season the cut pork with salt a pinch and pepper a pinch, and rub well to marinate.
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8. Heat sesame oil (Taipai) 4 tbsp in a frying pan. Add the drained firm tofu 1/2 block and pan-fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. [Key Tip!] This creates a fragrant exterior and a tender interior.
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9. Once the tofu is browned, remove it from the frying pan.
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10. In the same pan with the oil, add the cut garlic about 8 cloves. Stir occasionally to prevent burning, and fry slowly until golden brown. [Key Tip!] Deep-frying the garlic until golden brown enhances its aroma.
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11. When the garlic is golden brown, add the marinated pork loin 1 slice and stir-fry together.
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12. Once the pork has released its oil, add the cubed ginger 1 piece, diagonally sliced green onion 5-6 cm, cut shiitake mushrooms 2 pcs, and dried red chili peppers 2 pcs and continue to stir-fry.
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13. When everything is coated with oil, return the pan-fried firm tofu 1/2 block to the frying pan.
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14. Add Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp, soy sauce 3 tbsp, and sugar 3 tbsp. Stir well to coat the ingredients with the sauce. [Key Tip!] Stir-frying thoroughly after adding the seasonings until the soy sauce and sugar caramelize and thicken creates a rich flavor.
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15. Add enough water to cover the ingredients (approx. 150cc).
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16. Add pepper a pinch, cover with a lid, reduce heat slightly, and simmer for about 3 minutes.
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17. Gradually add the prepared potato starch slurry 2 tsp to thicken the sauce and coat the ingredients.
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18. Add the sliced Japanese chili pepper (Manganji) 1 pc for a touch of green and mix briefly.
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19. Finish by drizzling with sesame oil 1 tbsp. Ready to serve!
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