Bamboo Shoot Rice

Recipe for today ... bamboo shoot rice. Why?
Because bamboo shoots are low in fat and high in protein. Not only that, it contains high vitamins and minerals. When cooked with brown rice, it is definitely a great health staple suitable for all of us.

Here is the reciepes:

Ingredients:

3-4 fresh bamboo shoots
4 cups of brown rice
6 cups of water
1 tbsp light soya sauce
1 tbsp sweet Japanese rice wine (mirin)
1 pieces of seaweed - shredded for garnish
Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

1) Wash each whole bamboo shoot well. Peel off the tough outer leaves until the tender creamy white shoot remains
2) Place the washed and clean shoot in a pot of salted water. Bring to boil and cook for 5mins.
3) Drain and slice the shoots thinly and set aside.
4) Wash the rice and place it into rice cooker.
5) Add water and bamboo shoots.
6) Season with soya sauce and mirin.
7) Stir well to mix and cook the rice till done.
8) When done, leave the rice to set for 10mins.
9) Scoop the rice into individual bowl and garnish with aburaage strips, shredded nori. Garnish with coriander and seaweed.

Enjoy the simple yet healthy and fragant rice!