Bamboo Shoots with Smoked Pork Stir-Fry

Prep Time:​​ 20 mins | ​Cook Time:​​ 15 mins
​Allergy Alert:​​ Contains soy. Gluten-free adaptable.

Ingredients​

Smoked Protein:

• 200g Chinese cured pork belly* (sub: 150g smoked bacon + 50g pancetta)
  Vegetables:
• 200g fresh bamboo shoots (or 1 can, drained)
• ¼ yellow onion (50g)
• 5 green beans* (sub: snow peas)
  Sauce:
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp cooking oil
  Prep Essentials:
• ½ tsp salt (for blanching)

Instructions​

1. ​Prep Proteins​
   • Steam smoked pork 15 mins → chill → slice thinly
2. ​Blanch Veggies​
   • Boil 4 cups water + ½ tsp salt →
     a) Bamboo shoots: 3 mins
     b) Green beans: 2 mins → ice bath
3. ​Stir-Fry​
   • High heat: 1 tsp oil → pork → render fat 2 mins
   • Add onion → 1 min
   • Toss in bamboo & beans → 2 mins
   • Season with sauce mix → toss 30 secs

Critical Safety Note​

⚠️ ​Green beans must reach 75°C/165°F​
Test doneness: Beans should bend slightly before snapping. Undercooked beans contain lectin toxins.

Substitutions​

1. Chinese cured pork → Turkey bacon (low-sodium)
2. Bamboo shoots → 1 zucchini (sliced)
3. Light soy sauce → Coconut aminos