Delicious and tender chicken broth bamboo shoots braised pork

Bamboo shoots are extremely strong in winter, and are difficult to preserve. After removing the bamboo shoot skin, the edible part is left with little.

Chinese chefs love it, and that's because the texture of bamboo shoots is simple, and it's easy to absorb the flavors of the accompanying foods, especially when combined with fatty meat fats can create a wonderful balance.

—The Taste of Paradise

One mouthful after another, stopping is impossible bamboo shoots

Beautiful and delicious bamboo shoots

Reliving The Taste of Paradise, seeing this explanation paired with Zhejiang people's oil-poached bamboo shoots, braised pork and Guangxi people's sour bamboo shoots, whether it's any way of bamboo shoots, it makes people's mouths watery.

I remembered when buying New Year's goods at home, I stored dried wild stones from my hometown's mountains. When I found it, I couldn't resist eating it. My hometown doesn't produce a lot of bamboo shoots, so the yield is very rare. It's a great treat to be able to eat them.

Dried stone bamboo shoots

Bamboo shoots are a traditional Chinese delicacy with fragrant and crisp flavors. They have a very long history of eating and cultivation. They are considered 'treasure dishes' in Chinese cuisine. However, delicious bamboo shoots are rare, and bamboo shoots that have passed their season will become old, so they are also considered seasonal delicacies. Fortunately, there is a drying preservation technique that allows us to eat delicious bamboo shoots even in winter.

Compared to fresh bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots first need a soaking step. At least 24 hours of soaking are required, especially the hard parts of the roots, the longer the soaking time, the better.

After soaking, the bamboo shoots have absorbed plenty of moisture, and their volume will increase by about 2.5 times the volume of the dry bamboo shoots.

Cut off the old root at the bottom of the soaked bamboo shoots, then cut into segments, then cut into thick slices, and then put it into boiling hot water for about 5 minutes, rinse with cold water, and drain.

Dried bamboo shoots need to be soaked and boiled, which is essential.

The second step: Bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots are cut into segments, then cut into thick strips, and then put into boiling hot water for about 5 minutes, rinse with cold water, and drain.

Key points:

It is recommended to soak bamboo shoots for at least 24 hours, especially the root parts, the longer the soaking time, the better.

After soaking, the bamboo shoots have absorbed plenty of moisture, and their volume will increase by about 2.5 times the volume of the dry bamboo shoots.

Cut off the old root at the bottom of the soaked bamboo shoots, then cut into segments, then cut into thick slices, and then put it into boiling hot water for about 5 minutes, rinse with cold water, and drain.The second step: Five-flavor pork. Pork is boiled in cold water with for 10 minutes, rinsed with cold water, and then cut into pieces of pork with thick and thin fat, and cooked for about 10 minutes.

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Because my family doesn't eat pork skin, this step is mainly for easy to cut off the thick pork skin, and the boiled pork is also easier to stir-fry, so it can be omitted.

Sizzle the fragrant pork oil

The third step: Pour in the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

Use the pork oil from stir-frying five-flavor pork, sauté scallion garlic, then pour in the bamboo shoots and stir-fry evenly, you can slightly caramelize and fry for about 3 minutes, until the bamboo shoot skin is slightly wrinkled and slightly charred.

Stir-fry bamboo shootsThe fourth step: Add chicken broth and braise for 10 minutes, season and reduce sauce.

Add 2 spoons of oyster sauce, 1 spoon of light soy sauce, a bowl of chicken broth, and braise for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle in scallion segments, 1 spoon of chili oil, and adjust seasoning with appropriate amount of salt, turn the heat up to reduce the sauce.----Note:----

: If there is no fresh chicken broth, you can use other broths or broth powders as substitutes or use warm water to braise.

Braise bamboo shoots

The fifth step: Complete.

Finished 'Chicken Broth Bamboo Shoots Braised Pork', the color is golden and tempting, the aroma is rich and fragrant. As soon as it comes out of the pot, I can't help but eat several mouthfuls. The bamboo shoots have absorbed the aroma of the five-flavor pork and chicken broth, tender and juicy, fragrant and delicious. It's very appetizing, and it's great to eat with rice.

Colorful and fragrant bamboo shoots

Each mouthful is incredibly fragrant

Bamboo shoots and rice go well together

Cooking tips①,

Dried bamboo shoots need to be soaked and boiled, which is essential.

24 hours is the minimum requirement, especially the root parts, the longer the soaking time, the better.

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Bamboo shoot boiling is a necessary step.

Can completely remove the impurities and astringency from bamboo shoots.

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Bamboo shoots and fatty meats are more compatible. So when stir-frying, you must have oil.

The pork oil absorbed by the bamboo shoots makes the bamboo shoots more tender and delicious.④, Besides stir-frying bamboo shoots,Adding warm water or broth for braising is an indispensable step.

This will allow the bamboo shoots to fully absorb the flavors of the accompanying ingredients.⑤,Add chili for more flavor.

Since there is no chili bean paste at home, I added a spoonful of chili oil at the end of cooking, which is very delicious. In addition, for delicious dishes, you must add half a cup of rice when cooking rice.Bamboo shoots and white rice go well togetherSummary of content

Bamboo shoots have the effects of 'stimulating appetite and spleen, promoting bowel movements, beautifying and moisturizing skin'. Eating them makes you have a big appetite. This 'Chicken Broth Bamboo Shoots Braised Pork' looks complicated, but ifYou master the processing of bamboo shoots, then you're successful by 80%.Bamboo shoots first soak, then boil.

Then stir-fry, then braise. It only takes four simple steps to eat tender and fragrant bamboo shoots at home. If you like it, don't hesitate. If you have dried bamboo shoots at home, try it! It's super delicious and won't disappoint you!Gifts from natureThank you for reading this article. I am Yue, who cooks dinner for my family every day. I love poetry and distant fields, and I love the bustling and smoke-filled life. I update my home-style recipes every day. If this original Yue article can bring a little cooking inspiration to you, please forward or follow me, and you are also welcome to leave comments and share your cooking experience with me. Bon appétit!

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