5. Tear up shiso leaves (leave 1 or 2 for garnish), add to pan, cook briefly and turn off heat. Serve rice on plate, top with meat mixture and fried egg and garnish with remaining shiso leaves.

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Stir in onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots and bay leaves. Sauté until onions soften ... about 2 minutes. Serve over rice.

Steam greens until just tender, 3-5 minutes. Divide rice and greens among four plates. Ladle tofu-pork stew over rice, garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.