bamboo shoot soup

Source: WithEating - Seasonal Dining Table by Shi Tie

Main Ingredients

  • Firm tofu, tender bamboo shoots (Lei bamboo shoots, winter bamboo shoots), oyster mushrooms, celery (optional)
  • Braised pork (or salted pork) cooked by mom

Seasonings

  • Garlic cloves, soy sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Cut firm tofu into small cubes;
  2. Chop tender bamboo shoots into small pieces;
  3. Rinse oyster mushrooms and tear them into small pieces for later use.

Cooking Steps

  1. Heat oil in a pan;
  2. Add garlic and pork, then add tofu and stir-fry briefly;
  3. Pour in soy sauce, stir, and simmer for 1–2 minutes;
  4. Add bamboo shoots and continue simmering for another 2 minutes;
  5. Transfer the mixture to a small pot;
  6. Add some water until the tofu is submerged;
  7. Add oyster mushrooms;
  8. Continue cooking for 20 minutes;
  9. Season to taste, then serve after a few more minutes.

Tip

Use spring bamboo shoots, not winter bamboo shoots. The flavor of fresh shoots after spring rain is unbeatable.

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