Name: Cashews and Bamboo Shoots : How to Cook Canned bamboo shoots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 can of bamboo shoots, sliced; 1/4 cup raw cashews, chopped (options, but delicious); 1/2 tbsp oil (use any neutral oil); 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grater or finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sake; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp scallions, sliced thin

1

Begin by opening your can of canned bamboo shoots. Place in a strainer to drain and rinse thoroughly with water. Set aside.**if bamboo shoots are not already sliced, cut or rip them into desired size

2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of raw, chopped cashews. Toast over medium heat for 3 minutes or until the cashews begin to brown

3

Add bamboo shoots and 1/2 tbsp oil to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring often.

4

Add cut garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes

5

Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and a half cup of water to the skillet.

6

Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and texture is desirable

7

Remove from heat and add 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Stir until evenly combined