Taro & Pork Belly Curry Noodles

Steps

1. 1
   Gather and prepare all ingredients including the wide noodles, fresh taro, dried shiitake, garlic, cabbage, and sliced pork belly.
2. 2
   Season the sliced pork belly with curry powder and sake, then marinate.
3. 3
   Peel and cut the taro, mince the garlic, slice the cabbage, and rehydrate the dried mushrooms.
4. 4
   Sauté the garlic and other vegetables with curry powder in a pot to build an aromatic base.
5. 5
   Add the dashi stock, sake, sugar, and soy sauce to the pot, then simmer until the taro and vegetables are tender.
6. 6
   Add the marinated pork belly to the broth and cook through.
7. 7
   Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and pour it into the broth to thicken the curry soup.
8. 8
   In a separate pot, cook the wide noodles until tender, then drain and place in serving bowls.
9. 9
   Pour the rich curry broth and all ingredients over the noodles, garnish with sliced scallion, and serve.