Pork with Bamboo Shoot
Pork with Bamboo Shoot is a savory dish that combines tender pieces of pork with sliced bamboo shoots in a flavorful sauce. The dish is typically stir-fried in a wok or skillet and seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. The addition of bamboo shoots gives the dish a crunchy texture and slightly earthy flavor. It is a popular dish in many North East Indian cuisines, including Assamese and Meghalayan Cuisine, and can be served with rice or other side dishes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet / Tawa
Ingredients
- 1//2 Kg pork cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 kg bamboo shoots sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce can replace with black bean paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the bamboo shoots and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the pork and bamboo shoots, and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the pork is fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice or your preferred side dish. Enjoy!