Stir-Fry Bamboo Shoots and Tomato (Măng Xào Cà Chua)
What is Măng Xào Cà Chua?
Măng xào cà chua is a Vietnamese stir-fry of fresh bamboo shoots, tomatoes and onion. The bamboo shoots stay crunchy while the tomatoes break down into a light, savory sauce. It's a simple vegetable side for rice.
Stir-Fry Bamboo Shoots and Tomato (Măng Xào Cà Chua)
Ingredients
- 2 fresh bamboo shoots sliced thinly
- ½ white onion thick slices
- 2 tomatoes cut into fourths
- 2 green onion stalks cut into 1" pieces
- ⅓ tablespoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ⅙ tablespoon MSG
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok. Add white onion and cook until slightly charred - 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook until tomato releases juices, 2-3 minutes.
- Add bamboo shoots and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add seasonings (salt, sugar, MSG).
- Add green onions and turn off the heat.
- Serve hot with rice.
