Oil-braised Bamboo Shoots Dish

Oil-braised Bamboo Shoots Dish

　　　　Product Name: Oil-braised Bamboo Shoots Dish

　　Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang

　　Product History: Whenever fresh spring bamboo shoots hit the market, locals prepare them in various ways, one of which is called oil-braised bamboo shoots. It is said that the signature dish at Hangzhou’s New Xin Hotel—oil-braised bamboo shoots—originated in the early 1960s from Zhangjiadu.

　　Product Description: There are several methods to prepare oil-braised bamboo shoots. One way is to heat a pan the night before, add an appropriate amount of lard or vegetable oil, then stir-fry a certain quantity of diced bamboo shoots. After stir-frying, add a small amount of salt and a little water. Next, bring the bamboo shoots to a boil, then simmer them over low heat. This slow cooking process continues overnight, and by the next morning, the dish is ready to be served.