Stir-fried Bacon With Bamboo Shoots Recipe

Whether it’s a Sunday brunch or a decadent weekday breakfast, bamboo shoots add a crunchy treat to any menu.

Here’s what you need to make your bamboo breakfast:

• 2 red chiles
• 4 oz. fresh bamboo shoots
• 3 tbsp. groundnut oil or lard for frying
• 6 oz. smoked bacon
• 1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes, dried
• 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1 handful chives (preferably Chinese or spring onion greens)
• 1 tsp. sesame oil

Here’s how to make your bamboo breakfast:

1. Remove the husk from the bamboo shoot and cut into thin slices to match the bacon.
2. Blanch the slices in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes and drain. (If using tinned water bamboo, cut into thin slices and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before draining.)
3. Cut the chiles at an angle into thin slices.  Discard the seeds and stalks.
4. Add the groundnut oil (or lard) to a wok.
5. Add the bamboo slices and allow to sizzle.
6. Add the bacon, garlic, ginger chili flakes and fresh chili.
7. Stir-fry until fragrant, seasoning with light soy sauce to taste.
8. Add the Chinese chives and stir-fry briefly until cooked.
9. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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