**Ingredients for Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Garlic**
– 400 gr fresh bamboo shoots
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 2 chili peppers
– 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
– 2 tablespoons of annatto oil
– 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
– A pinch of common spices
**How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Bamboo Shoots**
Fresh bamboo shoots have a rough shape, evenly sized large and small segments, and are crisp yet tender. They should not be bent, and there should be no yellow leaves, spots on the surface, or wilted areas. The best bamboo shoots will have thin skin and a crisp, moist texture, with a distinctive fresh aroma. Avoid bamboo shoots that are too white or have a yellow-brown color, as they may have been bleached, and those that feel sticky and have veins are not fresh.
**Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients**
Rinse the bamboo shoots with water and cut them into bite-sized slices. In a pot, boil some water with a pinch of salt and blanch the bamboo shoots for about 45 minutes. Keep the lid off to allow the toxins to evaporate. Rinse again with water and set aside.
**How to Boil Bamboo Shoots to Remove Bitterness and Toxins**
If you have time, cut the bamboo shoots into small pieces and soak them overnight. The next day, simply rinse them with clean water before cooking.
**Step 2: Boil the Bamboo Shoots to Remove Toxins**
You can also boil the bamboo shoots multiple times, changing the water each time, until they are no longer bitter. Then, rinse them with clean water and proceed to cook. Peel and crush the garlic cloves, and grind them together with the chili peppers in a mortar and pestle.
**Step 3: Stir-fry the Bamboo Shoots**
Heat three tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan or wok. When the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic and chili mixture and sauté until fragrant. Then, add the bamboo shoots and season with fish sauce, seasoning powder, annatto oil, MSG, sugar, and a little water (about four tablespoons). Toss well to coat the bamboo shoots evenly with the spices. Cover and simmer over low heat for about ten minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the bamboo shoots.
**Step 4: Finalize and Serve**
After ten minutes, uncover and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Mix well and stir-fry for another minute before turning off the heat. Serve the stir-fried bamboo shoots with garlic on a plate. Enjoy the fragrant, crispy bamboo shoots with a spicy kick from the chili and the aroma of garlic. This rustic dish is best enjoyed with plain white rice and a side of green chili dip. The combination of flavors and textures will surely tantalize your taste buds!
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