Thai Pork Dumpling Soup

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1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed

1/2 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar

1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon pureed garlic

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1-ounce cellophane noodles or bean threads

1/4 pound fresh or 2 ounces dried black fungus (wood ear mushrooms)

10 ounces ground pork (or chicken, turkey or shrimp)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

10 cups chicken stock or canned broth

Freshly ground black pepper and fish sauce to taste

1 bunch scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only