Pork and Bamboo Shoots

ChinesePorkEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 lb lean pork
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tblsp sherry
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 litre water
  • 4 oz bamboo shoots

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the pork into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and ginger together, add to the pork, toss well and leave for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Put pork and flavourings in a large pan, add the water and bring gently to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Drain bamboo shoots and shred finely, add to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    If wished, liquid may be thickened with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with a little cold water.

Tags

chinesea-taste-of-china