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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a simple salad that is easy to prepare at home with easily available ingredients that anyone can make. Let’s cook with sister Kim Minh to make a delicious bamboo shoot salad with shrimp and pork for the whole family to enjoy this weekend; surely everyone will be surprised. Wishing you success!
Ingredients for Bamboo Shoot Salad with Shrimp and Pork For 3 people
Fresh bamboo shoots 800 gr Pork belly 500 gr Fresh shrimp 150 gr Roasted peanuts 100 gr Aromatic herbs a little Bird’s eye chili 3 pieces Bell pepper 1 piece Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh bamboo shoots
- First, to choose fresh bamboo shoots, you should select those that are rough in shape, evenly sized segments, and have straight stems.
- Fresh bamboo shoots should have thin, slightly shiny skin. They have a distinctive aroma and a yellow-brown color, and when pressed lightly, they should feel slightly firm.
- Avoid choosing bamboo shoots that are too white, have curved stems, or overly large buds, as these are usually older shoots, which tend to be fibrous and less crunchy when eaten.
How to choose fresh, chemical-free shrimp
- When choosing shrimp, you should select those that are fresh, with a transparent shell and a slight smell of seawater, not fishy.
- You should choose shrimp with a firm body, which bounce slightly when touched, straight bodies, bright eyes, and the head tightly attached to the body.
- Avoid choosing shrimp with a detached head and body, soft or mushy flesh, or shrimp with a cloudy color, as these are shrimp that have been stored for a long time, spoiled shrimp, which will have a flaky texture and less sweetness when eaten.
How to choose fresh pork
- When buying pork for salad, you should choose pork belly so that the meat is not too dry; this way, the salad will taste better!
- First, you should choose pork that has a light pink color, bright and even meat, and white cloudy fat. When you press it lightly, the meat should be soft, elastic, and slightly sticky to the touch.
- Avoid choosing pork that is pale, has a grayish color, or has dark spots, as these indicate sick pigs or meat that has been stored for too long, which will not ensure safety when eaten.
How to prepare Shrimp and Pork Bamboo Shoot Salad
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Prepare the bamboo shoots
Fresh bamboo shoots are peeled and then cut into small pieces using a knife, rinsed briefly with water, and then placed in a pot to boil on high heat with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Boil the bamboo shoots for about 15 – 20 minutes, then rinse them with water about 3 – 4 times so that the bamboo shoots are no longer bitter, then remove them into a colander to drain.
Once the bamboo shoots are drained, cut them into thin strips and place them in a colander.
Tips for boiling bamboo shoots without bitterness- Method 1: Boil fresh bamboo shoots multiple times until they are soft and no longer bitter, which is the simplest way to remove the bitterness from the bamboo shoots.
- Method 2: After boiling fresh bamboo shoots about 2 – 3 times, soak them in rice washing water for 2 days. During the soaking time, frequently change the rice washing water to prevent it from fermenting!
- Method 3: Add a handful of edible fern when boiling the bamboo shoots to reduce the bitterness. Boil about 2 times, then wash clean and let drain.
See details: Tips for boiling bamboo shoots without bitterness
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Prepare the pork
To reduce the unpleasant smell of pork, rub a little salt with the pork to remove the sliminess, then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Next, cut the pork into thin slices suitable for eating.
Tips to prepare pork without smell- Method 1: Rub the pork with a little salt and then rinse with clean water, place the pork in a basket to drain before starting to cook.
- Method 2: Blanch the pork for 3 – 5 minutes with a little vinegar and sliced ginger, then rinse thoroughly and start cooking as usual.
- Method 3: Replace vinegar and ginger with a little white wine to blanch the pork, which is also an effective way to eliminate the smell of pork.
See details: Tips to prepare pork without smell
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Prepare the shrimp
Wash the shrimp thoroughly, put them in a pot of boiling water over high heat for 5 – 7 minutes until cooked. Then, remove the shrimp to a bowl to cool, then peel and cut the shrimp in half and place on a plate.
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Preparation of other ingredients
Herbs should be picked for fresh young leaves, soaked in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes to clean, rinsed with water, and then drained in a basket.
Peel the garlic, remove the stems from the chili, wash them thoroughly, then put the mixture into a mortar and crush it finely. Pre-roasted peanuts should be shelled and then crushed slightly in the mortar and scooped out into a bowl.
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Stir-fried pork
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the minced garlic and chili and sauté until fragrant and golden over high heat.
Next, add the cut pork and mix well, then season with the following spice mixture: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Use chopsticks to stir well until the meat is cooked and absorbs the seasoning, stir-fry for about 10 – 15 minutes until the meat thickens, taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat and let the meat cool.
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Mix the salad with bamboo shoots, shrimp, and pork
Put the pre-cut bamboo shoots into a small bowl, then gradually add the stir-fried pork and boiled shrimp, mixing well so that the bamboo shoots, pork, and shrimp absorb the seasoning evenly. Next, add the herbs and mix once more.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, finally sprinkle peanuts on top to complete.
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Final Product
Scoop the salad onto a plate and it’s ready to enjoy. The dish is a harmonious combination of the crispy sweetness of bamboo shoots, the fragrant richness of meat, along with the sweetness of fresh shrimp, the nuttiness of peanuts, and the spicy kick of garlic and chili, making the dish incredibly appealing.
You can serve the salad with bánh đa, bánh phồng tôm to enhance the flavor!
Above is the recipe for making shrimp and pork salad that TasteVN shares with you. Hope this recipe will help you easily succeed in making this salad for the whole family!
