Savory Braised Bamboo Shoot Rice Bowl: A Hearty Meal Recipe
Utilizing Seasonal Spring Delicacies! How to Make Delicious Braised Bamboo Shoot Rice
This rice bowl, made with fragrant braised bamboo shoots and vibrant carrots, is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. By simply stir-frying the braised bamboo shoots and colorful carrots before cooking them with rice, and serving with a special seasoned soy sauce, you can create a magnificent meal without needing many side dishes. Pre-seasoning the ingredients with perilla oil and soy sauce before cooking imbues each grain of rice with a deep, savory flavor. The combination of fragrant bamboo shoots, crisp carrots, and fresh chives will awaken your appetite. Enjoy a delightful mealtime with this rice bowl recipe!
Main Ingredients- Rice 200ml (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Water 200ml (same as rice volume)
- 1 cup Pre-cooked Braised Bamboo Shoots
- 1/4 Fresh Carrot
- 3-4 Stems of Fresh Chives
Special Seasoned Soy Sauce- 1 Tbsp Red Snow Crab Soy Sauce (or Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Brewed Soy Sauce
- 1 Cheongyang Pepper (for spiciness)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Red Snow Crab Soy Sauce (or Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Brewed Soy Sauce
- 1 Cheongyang Pepper (for spiciness)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, lightly coat a pan with perilla oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Then, add the pre-cooked braised bamboo shoots and thinly julienned carrots, stir-frying them together. Once the ingredients are coated with oil and their flavors have developed, add a splash of brewed soy sauce and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the flavors meld.
Step 2
Rinse the rice thoroughly and let it soak for about 30 minutes. The amount of water for cooking rice is crucial. Measure the water as you normally would for cooking rice. However, if you’re adding ingredients with high water content (e.g., mushrooms, vegetables), reduce the cooking water by about 2-3 tablespoons. Conversely, if you’re adding ingredients with low moisture content, you can use the usual amount of water.
Step 3
Place the soaked rice in the rice cooker pot. Finely chop the pre-stir-fried braised bamboo shoots and spread them evenly over the rice. Gently mix the rice and bamboo shoots together, then close the lid and press the cook button as you normally would for white rice. (e.g., use the ‘white rice’ setting on your electric rice cooker).
Step 4
While the rice is cooking, let’s make the delicious seasoned soy sauce. In a small bowl, combine the red snow crab soy sauce (or soup soy sauce) and brewed soy sauce. Add finely minced Cheongyang pepper for a touch of spiciness. Finally, stir in the fragrant sesame oil and sesame seeds until well combined. You can add a tiny pinch of sugar if you prefer.
Step 5
Once the rice is cooked, open the lid and sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives evenly over the rice. The fresh aroma of the chives will enhance the overall flavor of the rice.
Step 6
Using a rice paddle, gently mix the cooked rice with the stir-fried bamboo shoots and carrots. Be careful not to mash the rice grains; gentle mixing is key. This ensures that the rice and ingredients are evenly distributed, making the dish look even more appetizing.
Step 7
Serve the finished braised bamboo shoot rice bowl in warm bowls. Drizzle the prepared delicious seasoned soy sauce over the rice and mix well to enjoy! This will be a wonderful meal even without any other side dishes.
