Bamboo shoots are edible young sprouts from bamboo plants' rhizomes (root ... often likened to a cross between asparagus and ...

While this plant is commonly canned, you can also find younger bamboo shoots in ... boil the frozen bamboo shoots for just a few minutes until they float in the water. You can also let the frozen ...

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 ...

Cut the shoot lengthways into slices about 3mm (⅛in) thick, then cut these into batons about 4cm (1½in) long. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to the boil, add the bamboo pieces and ...