"This Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork over rice, or rou zao fan, is a simplified version of Lu Rou Fan, using ground pork instead of pork belly...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
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1 pound ground pork
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3 tablespoons oil ((any neutral flavored oil, such as vegetable or canola oil))
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1 tablespoon ginger ((minced))
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1 cup shallots ((finely diced))
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2 star anise
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3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
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0.5 ounce rock sugar ((or 1 tablespoon granulated sugar))
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
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2-3 cups water ((including shiitake mushroom soaking water))
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5 eggs
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1/4 cup scallions ((chopped, white and green parts))
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salt (to taste (optional, likely not needed))