Tambo (Bamboo Shoots in Coconut Milk)
Many people say that Filipino people eat grass. It has a bit of truth in it. Take for example this recipe's main ingredient, bamboo shoots. It's a variety of Asian grass, isn't it? In Iloilo, a province in the Philippines, locals cook young bamboo shoots in coconut milk, with additional vegetables and ...More
Many people say that Filipino people eat grass. It has a bit of truth in it. Take for example this recipe's main ingredient, bamboo shoots. It's a variety of Asian grass, isn't it? In Iloilo, a province in the Philippines, locals cook young bamboo shoots in coconut milk, with additional vegetables and seafood. It's great for a family lunch!
Ready in 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 kilo young bamboo shoots
- 1/4 kilo whole shrimp
- 1/4 kilo okra, sliced into half-inch pieces
- shrimp stock or 1 pc. shrimp cube
- 2 pcs. coconut, shredded
- 1 can corn kernels
- 1 bundle jute
- 3 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 pc. small onion, coarsely chopped
- a dash of salt to taste
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Preparation method
Prep: 1 hour | Cook: 1 hourBest when paired with fried fish!
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