---
title: "Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork (茭白炒肉)"
description: "Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork is a home-style quick & easy dish with a tender, crisp texture and a well-balanced salty-umami flavor, typical of Jiangnan home cooking. Water bamboo shoots are rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins, while lean pork provides high-quality protein, making this a well-balanced meat & veg combo."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/meat_dish_jiao-bai-chao-rou/"
---

# Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork

**茭白炒肉 · jiāo bái chǎo ròu**

> Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 515 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Meat](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/meat_dish/) (荤菜)

Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork is a home-style quick & easy dish with a tender, crisp texture and a well-balanced salty-umami flavor, typical of Jiangnan home cooking. Water bamboo shoots are rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins, while lean pork provides high-quality protein, making this a well-balanced meat & veg combo.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 2 stalks Water bamboo (茭白) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose water bamboo shoots with clean white outer skin and firm, plump flesh.
- 100 g Lean pork (瘦肉) — per serving
  - Tip: Pork tenderloin is recommended for a more tender texture.
- 15 g Starch (淀粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Cornstarch or potato starch works well.
- 30 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular vegetable oil will do.
- 5 g Chicken bouillon powder (鸡精) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to enhance umami flavor.
- 1 slice Ginger (姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Old ginger is better for removing fishiness.
- 1 piece Garlic (蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Peel before use.
- 5 ml Cooking wine (Shaoxing) (料酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to remove the fishy smell from meat.
- 2 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: A basic seasoning.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Slotted spoon, Spatula

## Method (7 steps)

1. **Prepare the Water Bamboo Shoots** — Slice the water bamboo shoots into 0.5 cm thick slices.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Keep the slices as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
   ![Step 1: Prepare the Water Bamboo Shoots](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_1.jpg)
2. **Marinate the Lean Pork** — Cut the lean pork into 0.3-0.5 cm thick strips. Add cooking wine (Shaoxing), starch, salt, and water, then stir to combine.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Adding a little water while stirring helps keep the meat tender.
   ![Step 2: Marinate the Lean Pork](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_2.jpg)
3. **Prepare the Aromatics** — Slice the ginger and mince the garlic.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Mincing the garlic helps release its flavor.
   ![Step 3: Prepare the Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_3.jpg)
4. **Blanch the Water Bamboo Shoots** — Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the water bamboo shoots and blanch for 60-90 seconds, then remove and drain.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Blanching removes the oxalic acid and astringency from the water bamboo shoots.
   ![Step 4: Blanch the Water Bamboo Shoots](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_4.jpg)
5. **Stir-Fry the Pork Strips** — Heat a wok and add 15 ml cooking oil. Add the lean pork and stir-fry for 60 seconds, then remove.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Remove as soon as the color changes to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
   ![Step 5: Stir-Fry the Pork Strips](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_5.jpg)
6. **Sauté the Aromatics and Stir-Fry the Shoots** — Heat a wok and add 15 ml cooking oil. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the water bamboo shoots and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the ginger and garlic.
   ![Step 6: Sauté the Aromatics and Stir-Fry the Shoots](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_6.jpg)
7. **Combine, Season, and Serve** — Add the lean pork and stir-fry for 60 seconds. Add 20 ml water, then add salt and chicken bouillon powder and stir-fry for another 60 seconds before serving.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Finish with a quick high-heat stir-fry to reduce the sauce.
   ![Step 7: Combine, Season, and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou/step_7.jpg)

## Tips

- For the final step, consider using oyster sauce and light soy sauce instead of salt to add color.
- Adding starch to the meat marinade is key to keeping the meat tender.
- Do not blanch the water bamboo shoots for too long, or they will lose their crisp texture.

## Overview image

![Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_jiao-bai-chao-rou_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/meat_dish/茭白炒肉/茭白炒肉.md

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