Sweet and Spicy Sesame Stir-fried Pork

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1. 1
   Place the thinly sliced pork in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sake, and mix well. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to tenderize the meat and remove any unpleasant odors.
   ≈1:31
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well until the sauce is evenly blended.
   ≈2:07
3. 3
   Dust the marinated pork evenly with 2 tablespoons of potato starch, ensuring every piece is well coated.
   ≈2:28
4. 4
   Add vegetable oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Once hot, add the starch-coated pork and stir-fry while breaking apart any clumps. Once the meat turns pale and loosens up, arrange it in a single layer without stirring and let it sear until lightly browned on the surface.
   ≈2:42
5. 5
   Pour the prepared sauce over the pork, add 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds, and stir-fry quickly until everything is well combined and the sauce coats the meat evenly. Plate and serve.
   ≈3:45