Stir-Fried Cabbage with Pork Belly

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1. 1
   Prepare ingredients. Cut green onion into segments, keeping the white and green parts separate.
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2. 2
   Gently tap the cabbage core to loosen the leaves, then carefully pull them apart by hand.
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3. 3
   Wash the cabbage leaves clean. Cut off the cores and then slice them into thin strips.
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4. 4
   Arrange pork belly slices (whole or halved) evenly over the cabbage cores and white parts of the green onion.
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5. 5
   Season the pork with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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6. 6
   Mince the garlic and spread it evenly over the pork.
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7. 7
   Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp mirin (use hon-mirin without added sugar).
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   Arrange enoki mushrooms evenly over the pork. Tear the cabbage leaves by hand and add them, adjusting the amount to your preference.
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9. 9
   Top with the green parts of the green onion.
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10. 10
    Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
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    Open the lid, turn off the heat, and gently stir to combine the pork and vegetables thoroughly.
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12. 12
    If desired, drizzle with a little white sesame oil for added aroma and serve.
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