Shredded Python Snake with Winter Bamboo Shoots

Name: Shredded Python Snake with Winter Bamboo Shoots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 150 g marinated shredded python snake; 100 g shredded winter bamboo shoots (blanched, drained); 15 g shredded red chili (originally referred to as 'biaohong chili red', presumed to be green or red chili); 2 tsp shredded ginger; 0.5 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp superior stock; 2 tsp fine salt; 1 tsp MSG; 3 tsp wet cornstarch; 2 tsp sesame oil; 500 g vegetable oil (actual consumption amount unknown, for flash frying)

Stir-fry marinated python strips with winter bamboo shoot strips and chili strips, then thicken the sauce with starch. The dish is savory with a mild spicy kick, and is believed to help dispel wind and dampness.

25 min

Easy

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Shredded Python Snake with Winter Bamboo Shoots

Ingredients

marinated shredded python snake 150 g

shredded winter bamboo shoots (blanched, drained) 100 g

shredded red chili (originally referred to as 'biaohong chili red', presumed to be green or red chili) 15 g

shredded ginger 2 tsp

Shaoxing wine 0.5 tbsp

superior stock 1 tbsp

fine salt 2 tsp

MSG 1 tsp

wet cornstarch 3 tsp

sesame oil 2 tsp

vegetable oil (actual consumption amount unknown, for flash frying) 500 g

Instructions

blanch

Blanch the shredded winter bamboo shoots, then drain off excess water.

flash fry

Heat oil in a wok to low heat, add the marinated shredded python snake and flash fry until cooked, transfer to a colander and drain excess oil.

stir-fry

Return the wok to the heat, add the shredded winter bamboo shoots, shredded chili, and shredded ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the flash-fried python snake and toss to combine. Pour in the Shaoxing wine and superior stock, season with fine salt and MSG, thicken the sauce with wet cornstarch, add cooked oil and sesame oil, mix well, then serve on a plate.