Stir-fried Beef with Bamboo Shoots
This stir-fried beef with bamboo shoots is one of the popular Vietnamese homestyle beef main dishes. It can be eaten on its own or served with some steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 7 oz beef, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ((plus more for serving))
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil ((plus more for cooking))
- 12 oz fresh bamboo shoots
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce, to taste
- 1-2 scallion stalks, chopped into short pieces
- a wedge of lime ((for serving))
Instructions
- 1
To a mixing bowl, add beef slices, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon oil. Toss well and set aside to marinate while preparing the bamboo shoots.
- 2
Remove fresh bamboo shoots from the package and discard liquid in the package. Rinse and then boil in plenty of water to remove strong smell and bitterness. This can take 5-10 minutes of even up to 30 minutes. Then either shred or slice into thin strips.
- 3
Place a pan over medium-high heat and add some cooking oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add beef slices in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about 20-30 seconds. Then stir-fry for a few more seconds and transfer to a plate while the beef is still slightly pink.
- 4
Return the pan to medium heat and add some more oil. Sauté the remaining garlic briefly until fragrant. Then add the shredded bamboo shoots. Stir and cook for a minute.
- 5
Add the remaining salt, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Stir and cook the bamboo shoots for another 3-4 minutes until they have absorbed the seasonings and become flavorful.
- 6
Add the beef back to the pan. Add the fish sauce and stir everything thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- 7
Stir in chopped scallion and some more black pepper. Give everything a quick toss and then transfer to a serving plate. Squeeze some lime juice over the dish if desired and serve right away.