Thai
Thai - Rice
Bamboo Shoot Rice
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups jasmine rice, steamed
- • 250g pork shoulder, sliced thin
- • 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced and boiled
- • 2 tbsp red curry paste
- • 400ml coconut milk
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp palm sugar
- • 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Steam the jasmine rice; parboil the bamboo shoots to remove bitterness.
2
Phase 2
Fry the red curry paste in a heavy pot until it smells fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the coconut milk and simmer, then add the pork and bamboo shoots.
4
Phase 4
Season with fish sauce and palm sugar; add the kaffir lime leaves.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the Thai basil, ladle over steamed rice, and serve hot.