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Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork

茭白炒肉jiāo bái chǎo ròu

Time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
515 kcal
Yield
1 serving

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.茭白炒肉是一道家常快手菜,口感鲜嫩爽脆,咸鲜适口,属于典型的江南家常风味。茭白富含膳食纤维和多种维生素,搭配瘦肉提供优质蛋白,荤素搭配均衡营养。

Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork

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Stir-Fried Water Bamboo Shoots with Lean Pork — ingredients and steps overview

Method7 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water Bamboo Shoots

    处理茭白

    Slice the water bamboo shoots into 0.5 cm thick slices.

    茭白切片,每片厚度 0.5 cm

    2 min

    • Keep the slices as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.尽量保证厚度均匀,方便受热均匀
    Step 1: Prepare the Water Bamboo Shoots
  2. 2

    Marinate the Lean Pork

    腌制瘦肉

    Cut the lean pork into 0.3-0.5 cm thick strips. Add cooking wine (Shaoxing), starch, salt, and water, then stir to combine.

    瘦肉切条,厚度 0.3-0.5 cm,加入料酒、生粉、盐、水搅拌

    5 min

    • Adding a little water while stirring helps keep the meat tender.加少许水搅拌可以让肉质更嫩
    Step 2: Marinate the Lean Pork
  3. 3

    Prepare the Aromatics

    处理佐料

    Slice the ginger and mince the garlic.

    姜切片、蒜头剁碎

    1 min

    • Mincing the garlic helps release its flavor.蒜头剁碎更易出味
    Step 3: Prepare the Aromatics
  4. 4

    Blanch the Water Bamboo Shoots

    茭白焯水

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the water bamboo shoots and blanch for 60-90 seconds, then remove and drain.

    起锅水烧开,放入茭白,水煮 60-90 S 后取出沥干

    3 min

    • Blanching removes the oxalic acid and astringency from the water bamboo shoots.焯水可以去除茭白的草酸和涩味
    Step 4: Blanch the Water Bamboo Shoots
  5. 5

    Stir-Fry the Pork Strips

    滑炒肉条

    Heat a wok and add 15 ml cooking oil. Add the lean pork and stir-fry for 60 seconds, then remove.

    起锅,倒入 15 ml 油,倒入瘦肉,反复翻炒 60 S 取出

    2 min

    • Remove as soon as the color changes to prevent the meat from becoming tough.变色即可盛出,防止肉质变老
    Step 5: Stir-Fry the Pork Strips
  6. 6

    Sauté the Aromatics and Stir-Fry the Shoots

    爆香底料并炒茭白

    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.

    起锅,倒入 15 ml 油,倒入姜、蒜翻炒 30 S,加入茭白继续翻炒 30 S

    1 min

    • Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the ginger and garlic.保持中火,避免姜蒜炒焦
    Step 6: Sauté the Aromatics and Stir-Fry the Shoots
  7. 7

    Combine, Season, and Serve

    混合调味出锅

    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.

    继续加入瘦肉翻炒 60 S,加入 20 ml 水,加入盐、鸡精后翻炒 60 S 出锅

    2 min

    • Finish with a quick high-heat stir-fry to reduce the sauce.最后大火快炒收汁
    Step 7: Combine, Season, and Serve

Extra tips

  • For the final step, consider using oyster sauce and light soy sauce instead of salt to add color.最后一个步骤,可以考虑加蚝油、生抽代替盐上色
  • Adding starch to the meat marinade is key to keeping the meat tender.腌肉时加入适量淀粉(生粉)是肉质鲜嫩的关键
  • Do not blanch the water bamboo shoots for too long, or they will lose their crisp texture.茭白焯水时间不宜过长,以免失去爽脆口感

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