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.
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Supermarkets, Asian stores
Bamboo curry, Fresh vegetable spring rolls, Roselle leaves & bamboo shoots, Easy chicken & bamboo stew
Bombay duck, despite its name, is a type of dried fish also known as bummalo. The fish are hung on racks and dried in the sun…
Bamboo leaves are sold dried and require pre-soaking to make them pliable before use. The broad leaves which impart a unique…
The inner part of the banana stem is used in mohingar, Burmese fish noodle soup, to give texture, bulk and flavour…
A fragrant and versatile wrapping which imparts a unique aroma to rice or fish. Street vendors use it to wrap or serve food…
Coriander seeds impart an earthy, warm and nutty flavour. Ground coriander seeds lose their flavour fairly quickly…