bamboo shoots

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