Pork and Kelp Stir-Fry with Three Vegetable Strands

Steps

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1. 1
   Soak the dried kelp in 1000ml of warm water for about an hour until fully rehydrated, or soak in cold water in the refrigerator overnight. Reserve the soaking liquid for making broth or soup.
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   Cut 250g of pork into slices, then into thin strips. Mix with salt, sugar, white pepper, soy sauce and sake. Massage the meat in one direction until it absorbs the liquid. Add cornstarch slurry to retain moisture, finish with sesame oil. Refrigerate to marinate; can be done a day ahead.
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   Cut wood ear mushroom into equal pieces, then into thin strips. Use a grater or mandoline to shred the carrots.
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   Cut konjac noodles into slices, then into strands. Rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove any odor, then drain.
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   Once the kelp is fully rehydrated, remove the slimy coating and cut into thin strands.
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   Cut 2-3 green onions on the bias for the white parts and into longer pieces for the green parts; keep them separate. Cut fried tofu skin into strips. Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, sake, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
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   Heat a wok or large pan, add oil, and place the marinated pork strips. Spread them out and stir-fry until golden brown on the surface. Remove and set aside before they become overcooked.
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   Add a bit more oil to the pan, stir-fry the tofu skin, then add the konjac strands. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Add the white parts of the green onion and chilies if desired, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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   Add the wood ear mushroom strips and carrot shreds, stir-frying well. Then add the kelp strands and continue stir-frying all vegetables until aromatic.
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    Return the cooked pork strips to the pan and toss well. Increase heat, push vegetables to the side, and pour the sauce into the bottom of the wok to heat it. Quickly toss everything together until the sauce is fully absorbed and the mixture is dry.
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    Add the reserved green parts of the onion, toss gently, and turn off heat.
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