Date: 02/22/2025 02/23/2025
Location: Star River Meditation Center
Teacher: Yunquan Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots with Lily Bulbs
Summary:
This is a light and nourishing vegan dish where crisp spring bamboo shoots blend with sweet and tender lily bulbs, creating a fresh and flavorful combination, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients:
Spring bamboo shoots 200g (peeled and sliced)
Fresh lily bulbs 100g (separated and washed)
Carrot 50g (sliced)
Dried shiitake mushrooms 4 (soaked and sliced)
Light soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon (optional)
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
White pepper powder to taste (optional)
Five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Water or vegetable broth 300ml
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
Cornstarch 1 teaspoon (mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Bamboo Shoots:
Peel and slice the bamboo shoots, then blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to remove bitterness. Drain and set aside.
2. Soak the Shiitake Mushrooms:
Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then wash and slice them. Save the soaking water for added broth flavor.
3. Heat the Pan:
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add the sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the Bamboo Shoots:
Toss in the bamboo shoots and stir well. Add light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce (optional), salt, white pepper powder (optional), and five-spice powder (optional). Mix evenly.
5. Simmer with Broth:
Pour in 300ml of water or vegetable broth, cover, and let simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to allow the bamboo shoots to absorb the flavors.
6. Add the Lily Bulbs:
Add the fresh lily bulbs and simmer for another 3 minutes to keep them tender and slightly crisp. If the broth is too thin, add the cornstarch slurry for a slight thickening.
7. Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately. The bamboo shoots are crisp, the lily bulbs are naturally sweet, and the dish is aromatic and refreshing.
