Summer is just around the corner, so your eating habits should adapt to the changing seasons and choose more seasonal, refreshing ingredients. In this season, when it comes to the "treasures of the dishes" on the table, it is none other than bamboo shoots.
After the beginning of summer, the climate is getting warmer and the rain increases, which is the most tender and delicious period when bamboo shoots break through the soil. Compared with common cucumbers and tomatoes, bamboo shoots at this time are not only more nutritious, but also have a unique flavor that is irresistible.
Bamboo shoots, known as the "first vegetarian product" since ancient times, have delicate flesh, crisp and tender taste, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, especially high potassium content, which helps to regulate body fluid balance and promote metabolism.
In addition, bamboo shoots also have the characteristics of low fat and low calorie, which is an ideal choice for weight loss and health preservation in summer. After the beginning of summer, eating more bamboo shoots can not only clear away heat and relieve heat, but also increase appetite and replenish the nutrients lost due to excessive sweating in summer.
【Homemade fried bamboo shoots】
Ingredient Preparation:
- 300 grams of fresh bamboo shoots
- 1 carrot (to add color and nutrition to the dish)
- Appropriate amount of green garlic sprouts (or green onions).
- A few slices of ginger
- A few garlic cloves
- Light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and cooking oil
Steps:
1. Prepare the bamboo shoots: Peel off the shells of the bamboo shoots, wash them and cut them into thin slices or strips, in order to remove the astringency of the bamboo shoots, you can blanch them with boiling water for 1-2 minutes, and then use cold water immediately after removing them to keep them crisp and tender.
2. Auxiliary material treatment: slice the carrots, cut the green garlic seedlings into sections, and slice the ginger and garlic for later use.
3. Stir-fry quickly: Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pan, first stir-fry the ginger and garlic slices after the oil is hot, then add the carrot slices and stir-fry a few times, then add the bamboo shoot slices to continue stir-frying.
4. Season out of the pot: When the edge of the bamboo shoots is slightly browned and shows an attractive luster, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and a little sugar to enhance the freshness, quickly stir-fry evenly, and finally sprinkle in the green garlic sprouts, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste, and quickly stir-fry a few times to get out of the pot.
【Tips】
- Blanch bamboo shoots for too long to avoid losing their crispness.
- Stir-frying quickly is the key to keeping the bamboo shoots fresh and tender, and the heat should be strong and the action should be fast.
- Adding a small amount of sugar can not only enhance freshness, but also neutralize the slight bitterness of bamboo shoots.
Bamboo shoots after the beginning of summer. With its unique freshness and deliciousness, it has become the star of the table. Simple cooking can transform the purity of nature into a taste on the tongue, making this summer not only cool, but also more delicious. Try it, let bamboo shoots become a beautiful scenery on your dining table, and feel the innocence and beauty from nature.