Burmese-Style Fried Bamboo Shoots

Ingredients

• 2 cans of Valcom Bamboo shoots slices
• 2 tbsp cooking oil (peanut oil preferred)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp fish sauce ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried shrimp powder1 tsp fish paste/ shrimp paste ( Nga-pi)
• fresh red chills (cut into small pieces)

Method

1. Prepare the bamboo shoots: boil them in water for about 5 minutes to remove bitterness, then drain.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion, and fry until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. Add the turmeric powder, fresh chili, and shrimp paste. Stir well, then add the bamboo shoots and mix to coat with the seasoning.
4. Pour in the fish sauce and add salt to adjust the flavor. Stir-fry for about 5–7 minutes until the bamboo shoots absorb the flavors.
5. Add dried shrimp powder and stir well. (Optional)
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off the heat and serve. Enjoy as a side dish with steamed rice and other Burmese dishes.

Product used in recipe

• VALCOM - VALCOM BAMBOO SHOOT SLICES
• VALCOM - VALCOM BAMBOO SHOOT SLICES