Best Spinach With Bamboo Shoots Recipes

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, BLACK MUSHROOMS, BAMBOO SHOOTS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preparation "A": Place the shitake/black mushrooms in a bowl and fill to the top with medium-hot water; Use a dish to cover in order to keep the mushrooms submerged in the water; soak for 30 minutes (turn after 15 minutes); Next drain and squeeze excess water from mushrooms; Then cut away the stem and cut each mushroom in half; Set aside.
• Preparation "B": Place chicken pieces in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil...stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "C": In a cup add 1/3 stock, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon wine, 1/4 teaspoon sugar...stir; set aside.
• Preparation "D": Dissolve in a cup 2 tablespoons stock and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "E": Cut up bamboo shoots into bite size pieces; set aside.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cloves chopped garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds; Next add the chopped spinach; Stir-fry for about 3+ minutes until al dente; Drain, squeeze out some of the liquid from the spinach; Place on a serving plate and keep warm.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 chopped garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds; Then add the chicken pieces; Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked but not overcooked (stir often); Add cashews, stir briefly, then remove to a bowl and set aside.
• In a clean wok add 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 tablespoon chopped ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds; Next add the shitake mushrooms and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes (add a little stock if needed); Next add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry another minute; Add Preparation "C" soy sauce and oyster sauce liquid, stir occasionally and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir Preparation "D" cornstarch and stock once again and add a small amount "As Required" (not all) until you have a thick coating on the mushrooms & bamboo shoots (That is, not a liquid sauce).
• Add the cooked chicken pieces & cashews and blend together for about 1 minute.
• Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and then one quick stir.
• Place the chicken, mushrooms and bamboo shoots on top of the bed of spinach.
• Serve with sticky white rice, Chinese tea and fortune cookies.
• Note:.
• I prefer to use a non-sweet oyster flavored sauce, such as Hop Sing Lung Brand; However, most brands contain sugar (often second ingredient listed on bottle) which is perfectly acceptable.

WINTER BAMBOO SHOOTS

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over shrimp and soak 30 minutes. Drain and chop finely. Set aside.
• Make a paste of the cornstarch and a little chicken stock; stir in remaining stock. Set aside.
• Rinse and drain winter bamboo shoots. Using julienne blade of a food processor, process bamboo shoots. Dry well in a cloth towel.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees. Add bamboo shoots and fry 5 to 7 minutes, until bamboo begins to turn golden. Drain off all but one tablespoon of the oil and set aside bamboo to drain.
• Add shrimp and stir-fry in the remaining tablespoon of oil.
• Add rice wine, chopped chives, sugar, salt, sesame oil and chicken stock mixture.
• Return bamboo shoots to mixture and cook until liquid has been absorbed.

MIXED SEAFOOD CURRY WITH BAMBOO SHOOTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok, and saute garlic, onion and ginger.
• Add frozen squid and saute, then add shrimps and fish sauce; set aside.
• In the same wok, add string beans and bamboo shoots.
• Add coconut cream, and if you want a thinner consistency, you can dilute with water.
• Let it boil and add chicken bouillon.
• Adjust to taste, add curry powder, chili flakes and add a pinch of sugar to balance the taste.
• Place on top of hot jasmine rice and serve.

SPINACH WITH BAMBOO SHOOTS

Steps:

• 1. Wash spinach leaves thoroughly under cold running water, drain well.
• 2. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Using a medium-high flame, cook the bamboo shoots in the oil approximately 45 seconds, stirring constantly.
• 3. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
• 4. Add salt and sugar, and cook, stirring, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer.
• 5. Transfer to a hot platter, but do not add the liquid from the pan.