Easy Bamboo Rice

Bamboo rice is a traditional dish from the Yunnan province of China. It gets its name from the vibrant green color that the rice acquires from being cooked with fresh bamboo shoots.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Easy Bamboo Rice

Cooking Method: Steaming, Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese cuisine Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Rice Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Bamboo shoots
• 2 cup Rice
• 1 cup Carrots (diced)
• 1 cup Green peas
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Spring onions (chopped)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. Drain the bamboo shoots and chop them into small pieces.
3. Heat sesame oil in a pan and add the chopped bamboo shoots, carrots, and green peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
5. Add water (5 cups for every cup of rice) and salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
6. Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and drizzle soy sauce over it. Mix well.
8. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.