Bamboo shoot stir fry
classic stir fry with a helathy 'binding' twist to keep your hormnes in check
Ingredients
- 1 jar bamboo shoots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbs tamari soy sauce
- 2 tbs marin
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- 2 sprig spring onion
- 500 g protein of choice, beef, lamb, chicken, seafood
- 1 teaspsoon raw cane sugar
- 1 pinch dried chilli paste
Instructions
- Boil the bamboo shoots in hot water for 5 minutes to remove their natural bitterness.
- Rinse under cold water, then drain through a sieve and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden. Add in protein of choice and brown.
- Pour in 200 ml of water. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and transfer the bamboo shoots to a plate.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of spring onions, or let cool and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor. Shake occasionally if storing.
Notes
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You’ve probably had bamboo shoots without even realizing it. They show up in all kinds of dishes like dumplings, chow mein, fried rice, stir-fries, spring rolls... some people even throw them into chop suey (which, funny enough, isn’t even a real Chinese dish). So if you’ve ever ordered Chinese takeaway or eaten at a Chinese restaurant, chances are you’re not a bamboo shoot virgin. Like most root veggies, bamboo shoots don’t have a strong flavor on their own. They’re mild, but that’s exactly what makes them so useful. They soak up sauces beautifully and add texture without overpowering the dish. But here’s the real reason I love them. They’re secretly a hormone-supporting powerhouse. Ray Peat was a big fan of bamboo shoots (alongside raw carrots and cooked mushrooms) because of how they support gut health and hormone balance. Unlike other fibers that ferment and feed gut bacteria, which raises serotonin and endotoxin levels, bamboo shoots help sweep the bowel, suppress harmful bacteria, and prevent the reabsorption of estrogen through the digestive tract. This means they can help shift the body away from stress hormones like cortisol and estrogen and toward thyroid and progesterone. In other words, bamboo shoots are a simple, natural tool to support your metabolism, reduce bloating, and give your liver a break. Since they’re one of my favorite and seriously underrated veggies, today I’m sharing my best braised bamboo shoots with soy sauce recipe. It’s savory, satisfying, and functional, perfect as a side, a ramen topping, or a cold snack right out of the fridge. Let’s give bamboo shoots the spotlight they deserve.
You’ve probably had bamboo shoots without even realizing it. They show up in all kinds of dishes like dumplings, chow mein, fried rice, stir-fries, spring rolls... some people even throw them into chop suey (which, funny enough, isn’t even a real Chinese dish). So if you’ve ever ordered Chinese takeaway or eaten at a Chinese restaurant, chances are you’re not a bamboo shoot virgin. Like most root veggies, bamboo shoots don’t have a strong flavor on their own. They’re mild, but that’s exactly what makes them so useful. They soak up sauces beautifully and add texture without overpowering the dish. But here’s the real reason I love them. They’re secretly a hormone-supporting powerhouse. Ray Peat was a big fan of bamboo shoots (alongside raw carrots and cooked mushrooms) because of how they support gut health and hormone balance. Unlike other fibers that ferment and feed gut bacteria, which raises serotonin and endotoxin levels, bamboo shoots help sweep the bowel, suppress harmful bacteria, and prevent the reabsorption of estrogen through the digestive tract. This means they can help shift the body away from stress hormones like cortisol and estrogen and toward thyroid and progesterone. In other words, bamboo shoots are a simple, natural tool to support your metabolism, reduce bloating, and give your liver a break. Since they’re one of my favorite and seriously underrated veggies, today I’m sharing my best braised bamboo shoots with soy sauce recipe. It’s savory, satisfying, and functional, perfect as a side, a ramen topping, or a cold snack right out of the fridge. Let’s give bamboo shoots the spotlight they deserve.