Sesame Oil Minced Meat with Eggs

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1. 1
   Heat the wok over medium heat and add 2 tbsp dark sesame oil and 2 tbsp cooking oil. Stir to combine.
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2. 2
   Add 40g of julienned young ginger and gently fry over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
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3. 3
   Remove the fried ginger from the oil and set aside. Reserve the ginger-infused oil in the wok.
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4. 4
   Crack 4 eggs into the same ginger-infused oil over medium heat. Spread them gently and fry until the bottoms are lightly browned.
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5. 5
   Flip the eggs and cook for another minute or so until fully cooked and golden brown.
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6. 6
   Transfer the fried eggs to a serving plate and set aside.
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   Add 180g of minced meat to the same wok and cook over medium heat until it begins to colour and is no longer clumpy.
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   Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves, 4 to 6 spring onion segments, and a dash of white pepper. Stir well and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and the meat is browned.
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   Pour in 150ml Shaoxing wine and 150ml water. Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce. Stir and bring to a boil.
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    Once boiling, add the fried eggs and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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    Carefully remove the eggs and place on a serving plate. Taste the braising liquid and adjust seasoning if needed.
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    Thicken the sauce with cornflour slurry and add the remaining spring onions.
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    Finish with 2 tbsp dark sesame oil for aroma and flavour, then pour the sauce evenly over the eggs.
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    Garnish with the crispy fried ginger and serve hot.
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