Stir-Fried Chinese Water Chestnuts

Stir-Fried Chinese Water Chestnuts

This savory **Stir-Fried Water Bamboo with Meat** is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings out the natural sweetness of water bamboo and the rich aroma of perfectly charred meat. Tender slices of meat are stir-fried until golden and slightly crispy, releasing their delicious fats for an irresistible taste. Paired with crisp, diagonally sliced water bamboo, this dish is elevated with a touch of soy sauce, sugar, and salt for a balanced umami-sweet flavor. A splash of cooking wine and a sprinkle of fresh green onions add the finishing touch, creating a fragrant and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare and full of texture, this stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight dinner—just adjust the water for your preferred consistency. Enjoy the harmony of tender meat and crunchy bamboo in every bite!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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water bamboo
200g
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meat
150g

The aromatics

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green onions
30g

The sauce & seasonings

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oil
2 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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salt
to taste
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cooking wine
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the water bamboo in half and then slice it diagonally into pieces.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the meat.

3. Step 3

Step 3
All cut, very sweet.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Put the meat in the oil pan and stir-fry until it is cooked and the oil comes out, with the fatty meat slightly charred.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Look, stir-fry like this, the meat will be very fragrant.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Stir-fry evenly, add a little soy sauce, then sugar, and salt, and stir-fry evenly.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Pour in water and cooking wine. I added too much water, you can add a little less.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Once cooked, add some green onions and it’s done.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Completed.

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