Stewed Spring Bamboo Shoots

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There are various types of bamboo shoots, which are produced throughout the year. However, spring bamboo shoots are particularly plump and tender, earning them the title of "vegetable king" in spring. The best among spring bamboo shoots is the white bamboo shoots, which are white, tender, and crispy after being dug out. They are the highest quality among bamboo shoots, as described by Li Shangyin as "tender sheaths and fragrant buds first emerge from the forest, and are as valuable as gold when discussed in the tomb.". Tracing back to the Tang Dynasty, it is said that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty had a great fondness for eating bamboo shoots. Whenever spring bamboo shoots were on the market, he would always convene a grand "bamboo shoot banquet" among his courtiers, and use bamboo shoots to symbolize the prosperity of national affairs, metaphorically referring to the emergence of talented people in the Tang Dynasty, like "bamboo shoots sprouting after rain".

Details of ingredients

Spring bamboo shoots1 unit
Red sweet pepperA
pepper10 pills
soy sauceA large spoonful
White sugarTwo small spoons
vegetable oilTwo spoons
water100 grams

Technique

difficultySimple
workmanshipburn
tasteSlightly spicy
timeTen minutes

Steps to make Stewed Spring Bamboo Shoots

1. Prepare materials;
2. Peel and wash the bamboo shoots, cut them in half, and cut them into small pieces;
3. Cut red bell peppers into small pieces and scallions into small sections;
4. Heat the wok and add oil until it is almost cooked. Then add Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant, then remove from the pan;
5. Put the spring bamboo shoots into the pot;
6. When stir frying until slightly yellow, add soy sauce and white sugar, then add water, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes;
7. Then remove the lid and continue to cook until the juice is in a state where only oil is visible and no water is visible. During this time, add scallions and red sweet peppers and stir fry for a better flavor;
8. The taste is delicious!