Play with your toddler and cook fun recipes !
Play with your toddler and cook fun recipes ! is a medium Bengali recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by FT Fact 120 on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $13.24 total, $3.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh Bamboo Shoots (large, cleaned and trimmed)
- 200 g Sausage (preferably pork or chicken sausage, sliced thin)
- 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (diced carrots, bell pepper, and onion)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for coating the mixture)
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
Clean the Bamboo Shoots
Rinse the fresh bamboo shoots under running water, scrub gently to remove any dirt, then soak in a bowl of water with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Trim and Slice
Pat the shoots dry, cut off the tough ends, then slice each shoot lengthwise into 2‑3 cm sections.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Fillings
Dice the carrots, bell pepper, and onion; slice the sausage thinly. Place all in a mixing bowl.
Time: PT10M
Season the Mixture
Add soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Stuff the Bamboo
Take each bamboo slice and pack the seasoned mixture inside, pressing firmly so the filling stays inside during cooking.
Time: PT5M
Boil the Stuffed Bamboo
Arrange the stuffed bamboo pieces upright in a large pot, add enough water to just cover them, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 15‑20 minutes until the bamboo is tender and the flavors meld.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 100°C
Serve
Remove the bamboo shoots with a slotted spoon, drain, and serve hot as a main dish with steamed rice or flatbread.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains soy, Gluten‑free if tamari is used
Allergens: Soy, Wheat (if regular soy sauce is used), Meat (pork or chicken)
Last updated: March 25, 2026








