**Green Beans and Bamboo Shoots: A Culinary Journey Through Asia**
From the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia to the bustling markets of China, green beans and bamboo shoots have long been culinary staples, prized for their unique flavors and textures. These versatile ingredients play a starring role in a diverse range of dishes, each with its own distinct character. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore three tantalizing recipes featuring these dynamic duo: a classic stir-fry, a refreshing salad, and a hearty soup. Let your taste buds travel as you discover the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make green beans and bamboo shoots a match made in culinary heaven.
LUMPIA
A lumpia is a Filipino egg roll. Lumpia are stuffed with all kinds of delicious vegetables and spices.
Provided by mglv
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a wok or skillet, saute the garlic and onions in hot oil until the onions are translucent. Add the pepper and soy sauce and saute further.
- Drain the excess oil, add the water and bring to a boil. Add the carrots and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the green beans, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and jicama. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and add the bean sprouts. Cool to room temperature.
- Place three heaping tablespoons of the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. Fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with water to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture.
- Heat a wok over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. Place 3 or 4 egg rolls in the oil, gently. Fry the rolls until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 391.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
COCONUT-STEWED BAMBOO SHOOTS WITH SHRIMP (GINATAANG TAMBO)
Dressing seafood in coconut milk is a classic way of cooking it, writes Nicole Ponseca in her book, "I Am a Filipino." Here, shrimp are quickly sautéed in a heady coconut milk sauce laced with onion, ginger and slivers of red chile. Slippery pieces of bamboo shoot (canned, or fresh if you can find it) add texture and a gentle earthiness.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, seafood, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chiles, ginger and onion, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in coconut milk, bring to a boil, then adjust heat to maintain a simmer.
- Stir in shrimp and fish sauce; cook until shrimp is just opaque, about 5 minutes. Stir in bamboo shoots, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 391, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEANS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS
From Nepal, this looks like a fabulous dish for the World Tour. Mustard oil is an extremely hot, pungent oil expressed from mustard seeds and should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for up to about 6 months. It can be used (sparingly because of the heat) in stir fries, salad dressings and marinades. Stone ground prepared mustard could be used as a substitute.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a saucepan heat oil, fry dried red chilies until dark.
- Add onions and sauté until light brown.
- Add cumin, coriander, chili powder, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Fry for 1 min under low heat.
- Add potatoes to the onion mixture and sauté for 5 minutes in medium heat. Sprinkle water if it starts to burn.
- Add soaked beans, bamboo shoots, tomatoes, yogurt, and broth to the potatoes mixture; stir well. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes under low heat until potatoes are fork-tender, and the gravy has attained its desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, or roti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 434.6, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11, Protein 11.6
VEGAN THAI CURRY VEGETABLES
Drew Spangler Faulkner, a cooking teacher at L'Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, Md., makes a Thai green curry that is a kind of comfort food. The sauce, made creamy with coconut milk, and gently spicy with the curry paste, is flavorful yet soothing. The vegetables, which are simply dropped into the sauce, and gently simmered for about 12 minutes, turn out tender, not soggy. It is startlingly simple. She makes her own green curry paste, but the recipe calls for any one of three store bought pastes. Although some green curry pastes contain fish or shrimp paste, she has found three brands which do not: Thai Taste, Maesri and Thai Kitchen.
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Open the can of coconut milk without shaking it. Spoon 6 tablespoons of the coconut cream from the top of the can into a medium saucepan. Pour remaining contents of can into a medium bowl, and mix well. In a medium bowl, combine vegetable stock, soy sauce, and palm or brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place saucepan of coconut cream over medium-high heat until it begins to bubble. Add curry paste and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until very fragrant, about 3 minutes; adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Add onion, red pepper, zucchini, sweet potato, bamboo shoots, green beans, and eggplant. Stir until vegetables are hot, 2-3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce mixture and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice to taste; you may use the juice of an entire lime. Stir and mix well. Add up to 1/4 cup water if the curry seems too thick.
- To serve, place the curry in a warm serving bowl and garnish with the basil chiffonade. If desired, serve over jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
Tips:
- To ensure the green beans remain crisp, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before stir-frying.
- If you don't have bamboo shoots, you can substitute with other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli.
- Use a large wok or skillet to ensure even cooking and to prevent the vegetables from overcrowding.
- To add a bit of heat to the dish, include a teaspoon of chili paste or a few slices of chili peppers.
- For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Conclusion:
This stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is packed with flavor and nutrition. The combination of green beans, bamboo shoots, and chicken provides a variety of textures and tastes, while the ginger, garlic, and soy sauce add depth and complexity. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it can be easily tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this stir-fry a try!
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