Braised Bamboo Shoots and Winter Melon

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Servings:
4
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Recipe By:
Martin Yan

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lbs. Winter Melon
  • 1/2 pounds Bamboo Shoots
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 slices Organic Ginger Root shredded
  • 3 stalks Organic Green Onions white part only cut into 1 lengths
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Oyster Flavored Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 1/4 tsp. water
  • 1 dash White Pepper

Directions

Skin the Winter Melon and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-1 1/2 chunks.
 
Cut the bamboo shoots into 1-1/2 chunks. Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat and deep fry the bamboo shoots until golden brown. Drain well.
 
Remove the oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons in the wok, and cook over high heat. Add ginger, stirring for 10-15 seconds. Add the fried bamboo shoots, stirring for 30 seconds.
 
Stir in the Winter Melon and remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch/water and the white pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch solution. Sprinkle with white pepper before serving.

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