Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots - Yóu Mèn Sun 油焖笋
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Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots - Yóu Mèn Sun 油焖笋
Description
This recipe uses fresh or frozen bamboo shoots trimmed of tough outer layers, sometimes pre-blanched if fresh winter shoots are used. The shoots are cooked in a wok with ginger slices, sugar, Shaoxing wine, light and dark soy sauces, and water.
The sugar dissolves fully to create a slight sweetness balanced by the savory soy sauces. Over medium heat, bamboo shoots braise covered for about 10 minutes, softening while absorbing flavors. The final step involves uncovering to reduce liquid and finishing with a few drops of oil to produce an appealing sheen.
The result is a dish with a tender yet crisp bamboo shoot texture enveloped in a shiny, flavorful sauce, making it a traditional accompaniment or side in meals featuring Asian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bamboo shoots (450g, fresh or frozen, tough outer layers removed)
- neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
- 2 ginger thin slices
- 2 teaspoons sugar rock sugar is preferred, if you have it on hand, or rock sugar
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce light
- ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Before we begin, a note: if you’re using fresh winter bamboo shoots, it’s a good idea to blanch the bamboo first...once they are cut. You will also need to increase the simmering time when using winter bamboo.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook for about 30 seconds. Turn down the heat, and add the rock sugar, allowing it to dissolve completely in the oil. Now add the bamboo and turn up the heat; stir and mix everything well. Cook for a few minutes––until the edges of the bamboo start to brown slightly.
- Now add the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and water. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat. After 10 minutes, uncover the pan, turn up the heat to reduce the liquid, and add a couple of drops of oil before plating. It sounds hokey, but this will give the dish an attractive sheen!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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