Tambo (Bamboo Shoots in Coconut Milk)

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

Instructions

1. Boil the bamboo shoots until they become tender & fragrant. Drain & set aside.
2. In a bowl, squeeze out the extract (or milk) from the shredded coconut. If almost dry, add a bit of water and squeeze out again. Take out as much of the coconut milk as you can. Set aside.
3. Put the bamboo shoots in a casserole with just enough water and let it simmer for a minute.
4. Add garlic and onions. Simmer for another three minutes.
5. Add coconut milk, shrimp and shrimp stock or shrimp cube to the soup. Bring to a boil.
6. Add corn, okra and jute leaves. Bring to a boil again. Add salt to taste.

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