Description
A staple Re Chao menu where finger-thin 'Jian Sun' (Arrow bamboo shoots) from Taiwan's mountains are rapid-fried spicy on high with pork, doubanjiang, and garlic.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Jian Sun(Arrow bamboo shoots)
- Pork
- Doubanjiang
- Garlic
- Red chili
- Scallions
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Jian Sun Prep] Wash Taiwan's specialty 'Jian Sun' (long, thin, soft bamboo shoots like a sword), halve long ones (often sold pre-boiled in markets).
- Shred pork, season with soy sauce and wine.
- Heat oil in a wok, sauté minced garlic and red chili for aroma.
- Toss in pork; when color changes, add
- tbsp of the key flavor 'La Doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)' to transfer aroma to the oil.
- Vigorously dump in Jian Sun, stir-frying on high to coat with sauce.
- Add a little water (or broth), soy sauce, and sugar, braise-frying slightly until flavors meld.
- Scatter green scallions, drizzle sesame oil to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich spiciness of Doubanjiang
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Julienned canned bamboo shoots (inferior softness)
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer or Kaoliang liquor
Trivia
[For Adults] Despite the brave name 'Sword', the texture is very soft, releasing sweet juice when bitten. An absolute must-have mountain delicacy when drinking beer at Taiwanese taverns, featuring irresistible spicy, strong seasoning.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Heavily coat the crunchy, long thin bamboo shoots in the spicy Doubanjiang sauce, eating infinitely using beer as a chaser!
Allergen
Soy, Pork, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame