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["1.", "Mince or possibly grind pork.", "Mix well with cornstarch, salt and soy sauce.", "2.", "Spread mix out flat like a pancake in a shallow heatproof dish.", "3.", "Steam on a rack till done, about 30 min (see ""HOW-TO SECTION"").", "Check with a fork to see which meat is no longer pink.", "Serve warm.", "NOTE: This dish is best when made with slightly fat pork.", "VARIATIONS: Sliver rather than grind or possibly mince pork, and steam about 45 min.", "In step 1, add in to pork mix any of the following:", "1/2 tsp.", "sugar", "1 tsp.", "peanut oil", "few drops of sesame oil", "1 or possibly 2 slices fresh ginger root, chopped", "1 scallion stalk, chopped", "1 egg, beaten", "1/4 lb.", "fresh mushrooms, chopped; or possibly 3 dry black mushrooms", "(soaked), chopped", "1/2 c. water chestnuts, chopped", "Or possibly add in any of the following as indicated:", "BLACK BEANS: Add in to pork mix 1 Tbsp.", "fermented black beans", "(soaked), mashed, and 1 garlic clove, chopped.", "CHINESE SAUSAGES: Place on top of pork mix 2 Chinese sausages, either cut diagonally in 1/2-inch slices, or possibly chopped.", "Dry OYSTERS: Add in to pork mix 4 dry oysters (soaked), chopped.", "DUCK LIVERS: Add in to pork mix 2 dry duck livers (soaked), chopped, and 1/2 c. water chestnuts, chopped.", "PICKLED BAMBOO SHOOTS : Place on top of pork mix 1/2 c. pickled bamboo shoots, liquid removed.", "PRESERVED TURNIP: Add in to pork mix 1/2 bundle preserved turnip, washed and shredded, 1 Tbsp.", "sherry and a dash of pepper.", "SALT CABBAGE: Add in to pork mix 1/4 to 1/2 c. salted or possibly preserved cabbage, minced.", "Top with 2 Tbsp.", "water chestnuts, sliced.", "SALT EGG: Separate 1 salt egg.", "Add in the white to the pork mix along with 1 fresh egg, beaten; 6 water chestnuts, chopped, 2 tsp.", "sherry and a dash of pepper.", "Mash or possibly cut up salt egg yolk and sprinkle on top.", "SALT FISH: Add in to pork mix 1/8 lb.", "dry salted fish (soaked), chopped, plus 1/4 c. water.", "Or possibly arrange on top of pork mix 4 strips of salt fish, about 3/4 inches wide by 2 inches long (soaked), and 2 slices fresh ginger root, chopped.", "Sprinkle with 1 tsp.", "sugar and 1 Tbsp.", "oil.", "TEA MELON: Add in to pork mix 1/2 c. tea melon, rinsed and minced coarsely or possibly diced.", "Or possibly add in 4 Tbsp.", "tea melon and 1 c. bamboo shoots, minced coarsely.", "Or possibly add in 2 Tbsp.", "tea melon, chopped; 2 Tbsp.", "preserved turnip, chopped; 1 Tbsp.", "cloud ear mushrooms (soaked), chopped, and a few drops of sesame oil.", "VEGETABLES: Add in to pork mix any of the following:", "1 C. cauliflower, broken into tiny flowerets or possibly cut in 1-inch pcs and parboiled.", "1/4 c. carrots, diced and parboiled.", "1/4 c. c. Chinese turnips, diced and parboiled.", "Instead of blending the soy sauce with the pork mix, as in step 1, sprinkle soy over the top with a circular motion in step 2.", "Chopped scallions can be sprinkled over the pork in the same way."]
