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.
Servings 4
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- 3 fresh bamboo shoots about 1 lb
- ½ lb sliced beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped optional
- 1 tablespoon neurtral oil like canola
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with fish sauce, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper
- Slice the bamboo shoots into long pieces by cutting in half and then slicing lengthwise
- Brown the sliced beef in a pan with oil on medium high heat
- When most of the red has disappeared in the meat, add the bamboo and continue to stir well and cook for about 10 minutes,
- Turn off heat, add chopped cilantro and use the residual heat to wilt
Notes
If you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out or substitute parsley and scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 757.3mg | Potassium: 758.3mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.9g