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Preparation
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cooking
4 hours
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Difficulty
Medium
Braised pork with dried bamboo shoots is a traditional dish very familiar to many families, let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN and try making braised dried bamboo shoots using this delicious and attractive slow cooker!
Ingredients for Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots For 4 people
Pork belly 500 gr Dried bamboo shoots 100 gr Seasoning powder 3 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Color water 2 teaspoons Pepper 2 teaspoons Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced shallots 1 tablespoon
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose pork belly
- Elasticity is an important sign when choosing pork.
- Press your finger into the meat and then release it. If it does not leave a fingerprint, the piece of meat has quick elasticity and a pinkish-red color, which indicates it is fresh and delicious.
- If the piece of meat leaves a fingerprint, it is spoiled meat.
How to choose dried bamboo shoots
- Good dried bamboo shoots are light yellow, have an amber color, and a glossy appearance. They retain a characteristic aroma, have a wide and thick texture, feel dry to the touch, and can be easily broken.
- You should choose bamboo shoots that are evenly colored, short in length, and have no fibers. Opt for the tips as they will be softer and tastier when cooked compared to the base.
- Do not choose: Bamboo shoots that are overly shiny or too dull in color, have an unusual smell (stale smell). Avoid purchasing bamboo shoots that have mold spots, feel soft, or can be easily broken.
How to prepare Braised Meat with Dried Bamboo Shoots
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Prepare the ingredients
You soak the dried bamboo shoots in water or rice washing water for about 1 hour to soften them.
Tip: If you like, you can change the water 2 – 3 times to make the bamboo shoots cleaner.After soaking, you bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, then add the bamboo shoots and boil for about 2 minutes. When the bamboo shoots are soft, remove them, rinse with cold water, squeeze dry, and tear them into bite-sized pieces.
The pork belly slices you bought should be soaked in salted water for about 10 minutes. Use your hands to rub the meat all over to remove blood and impurities, helping to reduce the odor. After that, rinse with clean water and drain, cut into bite-sized pieces (you can cut them large like for braised dishes or as you prefer).
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Seasoning
Add the pork into the slow cooker, then add 3 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of coloring sauce, 2 teaspoons of pepper, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of minced shallots into the pot.
Then stir well to let the meat absorb the seasoning.
Tip: If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can use a rice cooker or any pot to cook.
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Cooking braised pork with dried bamboo shoots
Add the dried bamboo shoots to the pot, stir well and add 300 ml of water, then cover and select the high setting, cooking for 4 hours.
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Finished product
The pot of braised pork with bamboo shoots has just the right amount of water, not too dry and not too watery. The meat has the characteristic brown color of caramel, and when eaten, it is fragrant, tender, and rich. The dried bamboo shoots are chewy and crispy, absorbing the rich flavors and pairing deliciously with the meat.
Notes when making braised pork with bamboo shoots
- It is better to eat when it’s still hot.
- You can enjoy it with hot rice or noodles, both are delicious.
Storage method
- If you can’t finish it, you can put it in a clean container, cover it tightly, and place it in the refrigerator, it can be kept for 1 – 2 days, and reheat when eating.
- However, to ensure health safety, you should consume it within the day.
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With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and nutritious dish of braised dried bamboo shoots. Wish you success!
