Bamboo shoots are a fresh and delicious ingredient in rural areas with a distinctive flavor that anyone who has tasted them cannot forget. Especially, they are made into unique stir-fried dishes. What are you waiting for? Let’s go to the kitchen and discover 3 ways to make bamboo shoots stir-fried with frog, chicken, and duck to treat your family!
1. Bamboo shoots stir-fried with frog
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Bamboo shoots stir-fried with frog For 4 people
Frog meat 2.5 kg (3 frogs) Bamboo shoots 300 gr Perilla leaves 20 gr (1/2 branch) Cilantro 20 gr (1/2 branch) Wild betel leaves 20 gr (1/2 branch) Chili 2 fruits Garlic 3 cloves Green onions 5 pieces Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 120 ml Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious frog meat
- You should choose live frogs, plump bodies, large limbs, and the outer skin should be earth-colored.
- Additionally, good frogs will have bright eyes, slender and firm thighs, and visible veins. The belly of the frog should be yellowish or white, while the back skin may have black or bright yellow spots depending on the frog.
- Field frogs are best in the rainy season, especially from September onwards. During this period, field frogs are usually plump because they need to store a lot of fat for the upcoming winter hibernation, so the meat is firm, delicious, and both chewy and tender.
- On average, each kilogram of field frog ranges from 150,000 – 200,000 VND/kg (price updated as of March 2021).
- Avoid buying frozen frogs or those that have been pre-processed. Because frog meat gradually loses its flavor, including its inherent nutrients.
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How to prepare Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Frog
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Preliminary processing of frog meat
After buying the frog, chop off the head, peel the skin, remove the internal organs, spine, and blood vessels, then rinse once with water and cut the frog into 4 equal pieces of a size suitable for eating.
Next, use salt to rub evenly on the frog meat, rinse again with clean water, and then drain.
How to clean frog meat without a fishy smell
- Method 1: Use a mixture of white wine and crushed ginger to wash the frog, then rinse with clean water and drain.
- Method 2: Wash the frog with a mixture of white wine and coarse salt until the frog meat loses its odor, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Blanch the frog briefly in a boiling mixture of water containing wine, ginger, and turmeric powder to help firm up the frog meat and optimally eliminate the fishy smell.
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Prepare other ingredients
Bamboo shoots that you buy should be washed several times with water, then blanched in boiling water for about 3 minutes and soaked in cold water for about 2 minutes to keep the bamboo shoots crunchy.
Next, use a knife to cut the bamboo shoots lengthwise into small, bite-sized pieces.
Wash the horn chili and slice it. Wash the Vietnamese coriander, perilla leaves, and cilantro, then use scissors to cut them into small pieces.
Wash the green onion, peel and finely chop the garlic.
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Marinate and fry the frog meat
Put the frog meat together with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate into a large bowl, mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes for the frog meat to absorb the seasoning.
Place a pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil to the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the marinated frog meat to fry in deep oil over high heat for about 4 minutes until the frog meat is slightly cooked, then remove it.
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Stir-fried dish
Add 20ml of cooking oil to the pan and wait until the oil is hot, then add minced garlic and bamboo shoots, stir-frying continuously over high heat for about 2 minutes, then add the pre-fried frog and sliced chili to the pan.
Continue to stir-fry the mixture for about 2 minutes, then add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Stir well for about 1 minute, then add pepper leaves, perilla leaves, green onions, and cilantro to the pan. Continue stir-frying for another minute, then add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Stir-fry evenly for another minute, then season to taste, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Stir-fried bamboo shoots with frog will have an attractive color and aroma, stimulating the taste buds.
The frog meat is slightly chewy and sweet, combined with the crunchy bamboo shoots, which have a mild bitterness, and the seasoning is just right. Surely everyone in the family will love this dish!
2. Stir-fried bamboo shoots with chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Chicken Serves 4 people
Chicken 1.2 kg (1 whole) Bamboo shoots 300 gr Garlic 3 cloves (sliced) Shallots 4 bulbs (sliced) Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Vinegar 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Common spices a little ( salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
For live chickens
- You should choose to buy chickens that are healthy, moving actively, with smooth feathers that have a certain shine, and their eyes and nostrils are not runny.
- Avoid buying chickens that look lethargic, with tails slightly drooping and moving slowly, body feathers ruffled, head feathers standing up, and slightly damp. These are chickens that have been infected with disease.
For processed chickens
- You should choose to buy chickens with a characteristic golden skin color. The outer skin is thin, feels smooth to the touch, not too bumpy, and has good elasticity.
- The meat inside the chicken has a natural pink-red color, not too pale or too dark. Especially, the chicken meat should not have any bruises or blood clots. Parts of the meat that are slightly pale or turning darker gray indicate that these chickens died before being processed.
- When purchasing, carefully check the expiration date and packaging date, and choose chicken meat with a production date closest to the purchase date. Additionally, check if the bag openings are intact.
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To feel secure when buying and processing, you should choose to buy chicken meat from reputable establishments such as supermarkets, Bách hóa Xanh, or reputable chicken stalls at the market.
How to Prepare Bamboo Shoot Stir-Fried with Chicken
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken
To eliminate the unpleasant smell of the chicken, use a mixture of salt and 3 tablespoons of vinegar to rub all over the chicken until it is clean and odor-free. Then rinse with clean water, remove, and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
Next, place the chopped chicken in a bowl with sliced garlic, half of the sliced red onion, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Mix and marinate the above mixture for about 30 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors evenly.
How to Clean Chicken Properly and Remove Odor
- Method 1: Rub the chicken with a bit of salt, pepper, smashed ginger, and some white wine for about 30 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Blanch the chicken with a few pieces of smashed ginger.
- Method 3: Rub a few slices of lemon on the chicken with a little salt, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.
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Prepare bamboo shoots
Buy bamboo shoots and cut them into small pieces about 2.5 finger lengths.
Then, soak the bamboo shoots in cold water for about 15 minutes, then take them out and rinse with clean water, and let them drain.
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Stir-fry the dish
Add the remaining shallots and 5 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken.
Stir-fry on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the chicken is firm, then add the bamboo shoots and stir evenly for about 2 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon of chili sauce.
Mix well so that the chili sauce absorbs into the ingredients, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product
The stir-fried bamboo shoots with chicken will have an attractive aroma once completed. The chicken is tender and flavorful, while the bamboo shoots are sweet, creamy, and slightly bitter. Eating it with white rice makes it incredibly appetizing. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this dish right away!
3. Stir-fried bamboo shoots with duck meat
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
11 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried bamboo shoots with duck meat For 4 people
Duck breast 600 gr Bamboo shoots 300 gr Ginger 1/2 bulb (sliced) Green onion 3 stems Cilantro 2 stems Garlic 3 cloves Chili 3 fruits Vinegar 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Salt 4 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ MSG/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious duck meat
For live ducks
- You should choose ducks with thick skin on the belly and neck, and when you hold them, they should feel very heavy. This indicates that these ducks are fat and tasty.
- Avoid buying ducks with sagging bellies as these are ducks that have laid many eggs, and the meat will be tough and less delicious.
- Additionally, when purchasing, you should try pulling the two wings of the duck together; if they just fit together, you should buy it.
For processed ducks
- Choose ducks that have just been slaughtered, with the outer skin having a yellow color that is not too dark, mottled, or with many bruises.
- Avoid buying ducks that deform when you press your finger into the meat, which may be due to water injection. Good ducks will have firm meat and will bounce back when pressed.
Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Duck Meat
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Prepare and Marinate Duck Meat
To eliminate the odor from the duck breast, use a mixture of 4 tablespoons of coarse salt, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and sliced ginger to rub all over the duck until the smell is gone and the impurities are removed. Then rinse it with clean water and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Next, combine the duck meat with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce in a bowl, mix well, and marinate for about 25 minutes to allow the duck to absorb the spices evenly.
How to Clean Duck Meat Properly Without Odor
- Method 1: Use salt, white wine, and crushed ginger to rub evenly over the duck for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- Method 2: Rub salt evenly over the duck, then use a halved lemon to rub it once more over the duck and rinse again with water.
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Prepare other ingredients
Bamboo shoots after buying should be washed clean, cut lengthwise into small pieces suitable for eating, then blanch briefly in boiling water for about 2 minutes to remove toxins and preservatives in the bamboo shoots, then take them out and rinse with clean water.
Green onions and cilantro should be washed clean, cut into small pieces about the length of a finger. Chili should be washed clean and sliced. Garlic should be peeled and minced.
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Stir-fry the dish
Add minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, then add the marinated duck meat along with 1 tablespoon of water.
Stir well to sear the duck meat, then add the bamboo shoots to the pan, stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the sliced chili and green onions, cilantro.
Continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Bamboo shoots stir-fried with duck meat after completion will have an attractive and beautiful color. The duck meat is fatty, with a distinctive aroma, and the bamboo shoots are soft and mildly sweet. Eating with white rice is wonderful, absolutely amazing!
Information about bamboo shoots
- Bamboo shoots are a type of Yen Tu forest bamboo, slender and small but very sturdy.
- In particular, they are considered a specialty of the Northwest mountains with a unique and distinct flavor, unlike regular bamboo shoots.
- Bamboo shoots have a sweet, slightly bitter taste and are very crunchy, used in stir-fried dishes or soup dishes that are all delicious and appealing.
How to choose fresh and delicious bamboo shoots
- You should buy bamboo shoots at supermarkets or reputable agricultural product stores.
- Currently, the average price for 1 kg of bamboo shoots ranges from 50,000 to 80,000 VND/kg (updated as of March 2021).
- When purchasing, you should pay attention to the expiration date as well as the manufacturer’s name printed on the packaging. It is best to buy bamboo shoots with a production date closest to the purchase date.
- If the bamboo shoots are leaking water or the shoots in the package are crushed and not intact, you should not buy them!
How to prepare clean bamboo shoots without bitterness
- Step 1: Peel the bamboo shoots and wash them thoroughly with clean water.
- Step 2: Put the bamboo shoots together with 1 sliced chili and 500ml of rice washing water into a pot, then boil the bamboo shoots on high heat for about 3 minutes to reduce bitterness and remove preservatives.
- Step 3: Remove the bamboo shoots and place them in a bowl of ice water for about 2 minutes to retain their crunchiness.
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Finally, we have completed 3 ways to cook bamboo shoots with frog, chicken, and duck for the family meal. TasteVN wishes you success and to cook many delicious dishes for your family!
* Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Soba Nguyen, Mr. Doanh bonsai, and Hoang Son cuisine
