Plus, it's actually dangerous to consume raw bamboo shoots, so canned bamboo is the perfect solution. The raw stuff needs to be boiled for a while to make it safe to eat and soft enough to chew ...

Fresh bamboo shoots are available year-round, but the most prized are the smaller winter shoots. Shoots canned in water are an excellent substitute for fresh shoots and have the advantage of being ...

Incorporate bamboo shoots into vegetable stir-fries by pairing them with bell peppers or carrots for added crunchiness. Mix them into noodle dishes such as lo mein. Or use as filling alongside tofu ...

Removing the husk of the fresh bamboo shoot is much harder to describe than to do. Please don’t use canned bamboo shoot for this (or any) dish – it has an odd flavour, and the texture isn’t ...