description
Young fresh bamboo shoots are crisp and slightly sweet. Some bamboo shoots can be eaten raw and others require boiling in water for 20 minutes to remove any bitterness. It is commonly sold canned at the supermarket.
substitutes
None
availability
Supermarkets, Asian stores
related recipes
Bamboo curry, Fresh vegetable spring rolls, Roselle leaves & bamboo shoots, Easy chicken & bamboo stew
