shredded pork with rice bamboo roots

How to Make Stir-Fried Shredded Pork with Water Bamboo

Stir-fried shredded pork with water bamboo is a classic Chinese dish loved for its tender meat, crisp vegetable, and savory sauce. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g pork tenderloin, 2 fresh water bamboo shoots, 1 green onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp starch, 3 tbsp cooking oil.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Slice pork into thin shreds and marinate in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, starch, and 1 tsp oil for 15 minutes. Peel and slice water bamboo into matchsticks. Chop green onions and mince garlic.

2. Blanch the bamboo: Boil water bamboo for 2 minutes to remove bitterness, then drain.

3. Stir-fry the pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add pork and stir-fry until no longer pink (1-2 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the bamboo: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Add water bamboo and stir-fry for 1 minute. Return pork to the wok.

5. Season and serve: Add soy sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until well combined. Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, use dark soy sauce for color and a pinch of white pepper. Ensure the wok is hot enough to seal the juices of the pork quickly. Enjoy this quick, delicious dish that balances textures and umami perfectly!