Spring Bamboo Shoots Steamed with Chili
A Hunan-style home-cooked dish featuring spring bamboo shoot segments steamed with chili and fermented black beans, preserving the natural flavor.
Ingredients
Spring bamboo shoots (shelled, washed, and cut into 1 cm segments)
Chili flakes (or chopped chili)
Fermented black beans
1 handful
Salt
1 tsp
Oil (camellia oil or lard recommended)
Instructions
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Step 1
Shell the spring bamboo shoots, wash them clean, and cut into 1 cm segments.
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Step 2
Arrange the cut bamboo shoot segments on a plate, then sprinkle with chili flakes (you can also add chopped chili, amount to taste), 1 handful of fermented black beans, 1 tsp salt, and drizzle with oil.
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Step 3
Add water to the steamer, place the plate with the arranged ingredients on top, and steam for about 15 minutes before serving.
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Step 4
When eating, mix well with chopsticks, and the unique fresh fragrance of spring bamboo shoots will greet your nose.
