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Bamboo and Beef Stir Fry (Măng Xào Thịt Bò)
Bamboo shoots are a common ingredient used in Asian stir fries. The fresh shoots lend a subtle earthy flavor to any dish.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 fresh bamboo shoots (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 lb sliced beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp neurtral oil (like canola)
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the beef with fish sauce, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper
- 2
Slice the bamboo shoots into long pieces by cutting in half and then slicing lengthwise
- 3
Brown the sliced beef in a pan with oil on medium high heat
- 4
When most of the red has disappeared in the meat, add the bamboo and continue to stir well and cook for about 10 minutes,
- 5
Turn off heat, add chopped cilantro and use the residual heat to wilt