Steamed bamboo shoots w/chicken and ham

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBamboo shoots
½cupChicken breast
½cupSmoked ham
¼cupWater chestnuts
2Egg whites
1tablespoonCornstarch
Chinese parsley

Directions

1. Cut bamboo shoots lengthwise in 2-inch strips.

2. Mince chicken together with smoked ham and water chestnuts.

3. Blend egg whites with cornstarch; then add to minced ingredients and mix to a smooth paste.

4. Roll bamboo strips one at a time in the paste to coat well and arrange on a heatproof dish.

5. Steam for 10 minutes (see "How-to Section"). Serve hot, garnished with Chinese parsley.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .