Braised Bamboo Shoots
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Braised Bamboo Shoots
Description
This recipe begins by cutting bamboo shoots into smaller pieces and boiling them for several minutes, then soaking for many hours with water changes to reduce bitterness. The shoots are then stir-fried briefly in oil to soften, followed by the addition of a mixture of light and dark soy sauce and rock sugar. The dish simmers covered on low heat, allowing the flavors to infuse while reducing the braising liquid to a glaze clinging to the shoots. Sesame oil is added at the end to round out the aroma and flavor.
The result is bamboo shoots with a pleasantly tender texture balanced by the sweet and savory glaze from the soy and sugar. This is a straightforward side or complement in a meal featuring Asian ingredients.
Ingredients
- 250 g bamboo shoot , pre-treated with boiling and soaking or you can use packaged ones.
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1.5 tbsp. light + 0.5 tbsp. dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. rock sugar
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
Instructions
- How to prepare fresh bamboo shoot for cookingCut the bamboo shoot into smaller pieces.Bring a large pot of water to a boiling and then place the bamboo shoots in.Cook for 4-5 minutes (or 7-8 minutes for larger pieces). Transfer out and then soak in clean water for at least 10 hours. Change the water twice during this soaking process. This helps to remove the bitter taste (possibly contained in fresh bamboo shoots ) of the fresh bamboo shoots.
- Heat oil over fire with high fire and then place bamboo shoot in, fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
- Add soy sauce and sugar. Cover the lid and slow down the fire and simmer for another 4 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for a while until the sauce are almost attached to the bamboo shoots.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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