The vegetarian dishes made from bamboo shoots always carry a crunchy, rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to make 3 unique and delicious bamboo shoot braising recipes for your home meal!
1. Braised bamboo shoots with pepper
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Bamboo Shoots with Pepper For 4 people
Fresh bamboo shoots 200 gr Green pepper 10 gr (2 stems) Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 6 tablespoons Common spices a little (Vegetarian seasoning/ sugar/ pepper)
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How to cook Braised Bamboo Shoots with Pepper
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Prepare the bamboo shoots
After purchasing the bamboo shoots, remove the hard outer skin and the rough parts. Take the soft core and wash it thoroughly. Place the bamboo shoots in a pot and boil for about 5 minutes to remove the bitterness.
After that, remove the bamboo shoots and let them cool before slicing them into pieces about the size of a finger.
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Frying bamboo shoots
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, and wait for the oil to heat up. Then, add the bamboo shoots and fry for about 5 minutes until they are slightly browned, then remove the bamboo shoots to a plate to drain the oil.
Tip: Frying the bamboo shoots until they are slightly browned will help them become richer and tastier after braising.
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Making the braising sauce
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Then, add to the pan sautéed shallots 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stirring well for the seasonings to dissolve quickly.
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Braised Bamboo Shoots
Once the seasoning has dissolved, add the bamboo shoots and braise over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Add an additional 50ml of water and lower the heat to simmer until the sauce is thickened.
Then, add 2 green peppercorns and continue to braise for another 5 – 7 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
Serve the braised bamboo shoots on a plate and enjoy with hot rice. The bamboo shoots are crispy with a salty, sweet, and spicy flavor, and the sauce is thick, ensuring it will be a hit with rice.
2. Vegetarian Braised Bamboo Shoots
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Braised Bamboo Shoots Serves 4 people
Fresh bamboo shoots 500 gr Shiitake mushrooms 50 gr (mushrooms) Tomatoes 30 gr (2 pieces) Chopped green onions 20 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes with smooth skin, plump and juicy, bright red color, and still have green stems.
- Avoid choosing those that are bruised or have small black spots, and those that have uneven colors of green and red.
- If you touch them and they feel too soft or too hard, or if juice comes out, you should not buy them as they may be spoiled.
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
Choose those that are firm, not broken, bright in color, and free from white mold spots. You should buy from reputable establishments to ensure safety.
How to cook Vegetarian Braised Bamboo Shoots
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Prepare the bamboo shoots
After purchasing, peel off the hard outer part and the skin. Take the soft core and wash it thoroughly.
Cut the bamboo shoots into bite-sized pieces about 2 finger lengths, then place them in a pot, boil about 3 times for 15 – 20 minutes each time to reduce the bitterness, then remove and drain the bamboo shoots.
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes until they expand, then rinse well (you can squeeze out excess water if you want).
After that, add the mushrooms to a pot and boil for about 5 minutes, then remove the mushrooms to drain and cut them in half.
Wash the tomatoes, chop them finely, then put the tomatoes in a blender, add just enough water to cover the tomatoes and blend until smooth for about 5 minutes.
How to properly soak dried shiitake mushrooms
- Use warm or hot water to soak the mushrooms. Add a little salt to the soaking water. When soaking, make sure to keep the mushroom stems submerged in the water. This method will help you easily remove dirt from the shiitake mushrooms.
- You can wash the shiitake mushrooms with rice water to eliminate the strong smell and help the mushrooms retain their natural flavor.
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Making tomato sauce
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, then add 1/2 of the green onions to sauté until fragrant.
Once fragrant, add the blended tomatoes and bring to a boil, then season with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce. Stir well to dissolve the seasoning.
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Stewing bamboo shoots
Add the bamboo shoots to the tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes to allow the bamboo shoots to absorb the sauce.
Then add the shiitake mushrooms and stew for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the remaining 1/2 of the green onions and turn off the heat.
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Final product
The plate of bamboo shoots stewed in red sauce looks really appetizing, with the bamboo shoots being crispy and crunchy, complemented by a salty-sweet flavor, and the mushrooms being chewy, absorbing a slight sourness from the tomatoes, making it delicious and easy to prepare, right?
3. Braised Bamboo Shoots with Tofu
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Bamboo Shoots with Tofu Serves 4 people
Fresh bamboo shoots 500 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr White tofu 100 gr Fried tofu 100 gr Green onions 10 gr Soy sauce 7 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Sugar 2 tablespoons Salt/pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good tofu
- To select a piece of good tofu that does not contain gypsum, choose those that are off-white, and avoid those that are yellow or golden.
- Choose pieces that are light to hold and smooth, as these are good tofu.
- Fresh and pure tofu will have a characteristic fragrant smell, while tofu containing impurities will have a faint smell like lime.
- When cooking pure tofu, it will have the fragrant, fatty smell of soybeans. Tofu with impurities will have a slightly bitter taste.
How to choose good straw mushrooms
- Choose round straw mushrooms that are still in bud. Avoid those that have fully bloomed.
- Straw mushrooms that are black are always better than those that are white.
- Avoid buying mushrooms that show signs of spoilage, sliminess, or bruising.
How to prepare Braised Bamboo Shoots with Tofu
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Process the bamboo shoots
After buying the bamboo shoots, remove the hard outer skin and the tough parts. Take the soft core and wash it clean. Cut the bamboo shoots into 3 small pieces and put them into a pot to boil with 1 teaspoon of salt for about 30 minutes to remove the bitterness of the bamboo shoots.
Once the bamboo shoots are cooked, take them out and soak them in ice water for about 10 minutes. Then, drain the bamboo shoots and cut them into bite-sized pieces about the length of a finger.
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Prepare other ingredients
Remove the stems from the straw mushrooms, then soak them in salted water for about 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly, letting them drain.
Rinse the tofu briefly, pat dry, then cut into pieces about the thickness of a finger.
Wash the green onions, let them drain, chop off the roots, and keep the green parts.
How to prepare delicious straw mushrooms:- Use a knife to cut off the part of the mushroom stem (which often has dirt), then wash briefly in a mixture of water and rice flour for about 1 minute.
- After that, soak in the new mixture for another 5 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with water 2 – 3 times.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Heat a pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the chopped green onion roots and sauté until fragrant, then add the straw mushrooms to stir-fry.
Next, add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, seasoning with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, stirring well for about 5 minutes to let the ingredients absorb the seasoning.
Tip: Stir-frying the mushrooms and bamboo shoots will help the ingredients firm up and absorb the flavors better.
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Braising bamboo shoots
Add 7 tablespoons of soy sauce to the stir-fried ingredients and stir well for about 3 minutes.
Next, add the tofu and stir gently, then pour in 50ml of water and braise for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. At this point, cut the green onion into pieces about 2 finger lengths and add them in, along with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stir gently, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
Tip: You can add a bit of chili sauce to make the dish slightly spicy, richer, and more delicious.
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Final product
A plate of hot and fragrant braised bamboo shoots, golden and crispy bamboo shoots infused with flavor, sweet straw mushrooms, and tofu that absorbs just the right amount of taste, very delicious and appealing.
How to choose fresh bamboo shoots
- Choose fresh bamboo shoots, with rough shapes, evenly sized segments, not bent, crisp but tender, without yellow leaves, surface free of spots, thin skin, and not wilted.
- Visually, bamboo shoots should have thin, crisp skin; avoid those that are too white, the color should be yellow-brown, and when touched, they should not be sticky, with visible stripes.
- You should prioritize choosing smaller shoots, as smaller bamboo shoots tend to be denser and have a stronger flavor. You should opt for bamboo shoots from the bamboo plant, which will have a sweet taste and are easy to cook.
How to prepare fresh bamboo shoots to remove bitterness
- After peeling and cutting the bamboo shoots in half, boil them in hot water, then soak them in rice wash water for 12 hours or overnight to help remove the bitter sap and keep the shoots white and crisp.
- Peel the shoots, soak them in lime water for about 30 minutes, then boil them 2-3 times until the water in the pot is clear, not cloudy from the lime water, then the bamboo shoots can be processed.
- Boil the bamboo shoots with sweet leaf, when the shoots are cooked, drain the water, remove the sweet leaf, rinse with cold water and then wash again with water before cooking.
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Above are 3 unique and delicious ways to make dried bamboo shoots that are great for a delicious, simple, and nutritious family meal. Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Bà Mẹ Quê and Delicious and Easy Vegetarian Dishes – Thanh cooking.
