Roasted Sausage with Bamboo Shoot
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour and tastes like you spent all day cooking. Italian sausage gets a wonderful Asian twist when paired with tender bamboo shoots, which are low in calories and packed with fiber to keep you feeling satisfied. The ginger in the glaze adds incredible warmth and depth while being fantastic for digestion. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together, yet the flavors feel restaurant quality. Your kitchen will smell absolutely amazing, and honestly, this dish impresses everyone who tries it without requiring any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 8italian sausage links(about 1.5 lbs)
- ¾ kgfresh bamboo shoots(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1½ tablespoonssesame oil
- 1red bell pepper(cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3scallions(sliced, divided)
- 1 teaspooncornstarch
- 3 tablespoonswater
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange sausages on a large roasting pan and roast for 12 minutes until partially cooked.
Tip: Pricking sausages with a fork prevents them from bursting during cooking.
- 2
While sausages roast, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Tip: Mix the sauce components ahead of time for faster assembly.
- 3
In another small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then stir into the sauce mixture.
Tip: Cornstarch will thicken the glaze as it cooks and coats the ingredients.
- 4
Remove the partially cooked sausages from the oven and add bamboo shoots and red bell pepper to the pan.
Tip: Cut vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly with the sausages.
- 5
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the sausages and vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything thoroughly.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure the sauce reaches all components for even glazing.
- 6
Return to the oven and roast for 20-22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until sausages are cooked through and the sauce is glossy and thickened.
Tip: The sausages should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- 7
Remove from oven and garnish with sliced scallions, reserving some for serving.
Tip: Fresh scallions add brightness and color to the finished dish.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top before serving hot.
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