Irene Kuo

Bamboo Shoots in Hoisin Sauce

海鮮醬冬筍

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

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The Key to Chinese Cooking

By Irene Kuo

Published 1977

  • About

Reddish brown in color, the bamboo shoots are resiliently crisp. Rich, this is an excellent accompaniment to delicate main dishes such as steamed or steep-poached fish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sliced bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon

Method

Cut the bamboo shoots into slices 2 inches long and ⅛ inch thick. Rinse, and roll them dry in a kitchen towel.

Heat a wok or large, heavy skillet over high heat until hot; add the oil, heat until it fo