Shepherd's Purse with Spring Bamboo Shoots
A delicate stir-fried dish celebrating the first tastes of spring. Tender bamboo shoots pair beautifully with fragrant shepherd's purse in this simple, elegant preparation that lets nature's bounty speak for itself.
Story
This rustic dish captures the essence of early spring foraging. The crisp bamboo shoots and aromatic shepherd's purse need little embellishment—just a touch of salt and sugar to balance their natural flavors.
Ingredients
fresh shepherd's purse
200g
spring bamboo shoots, sliced
150g
vegetable oil
30g
salt
4g
sugar
2g
Instructions
1
Prep the vegetables
Wash the shepherd's purse thoroughly and chop into small pieces. Slice the spring bamboo shoots into thin rounds.
2
Heat the wok
Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3
Cook the bamboo shoots
Add the bamboo shoots first and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
4
Finish with shepherd's purse
Add the shepherd's purse, salt, and sugar. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted but still vibrant and crisp.
5
Serve immediately
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy right away while the vegetables retain their fresh, spring-like quality.
