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Exclusive Braised Water Bamboo Shoots in Oil

Exclusive Braised Water Bamboo Shoots in Oil

Chunks of water bamboo are seared in fragrant lard with golden garlic until edges caramelize, then braised with oyster sauce and soy into glossy, mahogany-tender pieces, a Jiangnan classic that coaxes deep sweetness from humble water shoots.

Instructions

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    Peel the water bamboo, wash it clean, and cut it into large irregular chunks.

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    Pour lard into the pot and add the garlic.

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    Stir-fry until golden.

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    Add the water bamboo.

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    Stir-fry over high heat until evenly mixed.

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    Pan-fry over medium-low heat until slightly golden.

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    Add an appropriate amount of oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and salt.

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    Stir-fry quickly until evenly seasoned, and add an appropriate amount of chopped green onions before removing from the pan.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Water bamboo
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Garlic
    to taste
  • chopped green onions
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Lard
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste