Recipe for Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Pork Belly
This comforting stir-fry combines tender winter bamboo shoots, savoury pork belly, and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil bring everything together in a flavourful, home-style dish. Serve it hot with steamed rice for a satisfying family meal.Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Pork Belly in action.
Equipment
- 1 medium non-stick skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 425 grams winter bamboo shoots
- 165 grams pork belly
- 65 grams shiitake mushrooms
- 8 grams freshly minced garlic
- 8 grams freshly minced ginger
- 1 green onion finely chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 Thai chili finely chopped (optional)
For seasoning:
- Dark soy sauce, salt, mushroom powder, ground white pepper, sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:Thinly slice the bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and pork belly.In a mixing bowl, combine the pork belly with ½ tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of mushroom powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground white pepper, and the white part of the green onion. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bamboo shoot slices and blanch for 2 minutes to remove bitterness and impurities. Drain well and set aside.
- Cook:Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.Add the minced garlic, ginger, and Thai chili (if using). Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Add the marinated pork belly and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through.Add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the shiitake mushrooms and continue stir-frying until all ingredients are well-combined and the mushrooms are tender.Drizzle in the sesame oil and give everything a final stir.Turn off the heat and add the chopped green onion greens. Toss briefly to combine.
- Serve:Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed rice.