Anhui-style Bamboo Shoots Stuffed with Pork

Anhui-style Bamboo Shoots Stuffed with Pork

Anhui-style Bamboo Shoots Stuffed with Pork is a popular Chinese dish made by stuffing slices of tender bamboo shoots with seasoned ground pork and then simmering them in a fragrant stock made with chicken broth, Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions. The pork filling is mixed with various ingredients such as mushrooms, lily bulbs, carrots, shrimp, and bamboo shoots, and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar for added depth of flavor. The resulting dish is tender, flavorful, and aromatic, offering a unique combination of earthy sweetness and umami-rich savory flavors that are typical of Anhui-style cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pork belly, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz bamboo shoots
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 inch ginger, minced

About the recipe

Cook Time: 25 minutes
Portions: 2-3 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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