Bamboo shoots
About the ingredient bamboo shoots. Including 144 recipes with bamboo shoots, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are bamboo shoots?
The inner white part of the young shoot of the bamboo, a tropical plant, prepared by stripping off the tight, tough overlapping outer sheaths of the plant. The shoots are then cut into strips and are ready for cooking.
Bamboo shoots are a basic ingredient in Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian cooking. There are different kinds depending on the season (winter, early spring and spring bamboo shoots; summer ones are bitter), and sizes from one inch to eight inches in diameter.
Not all bamboo plants produce edible shoots. It is essential that the bamboo shoots should be young in order to be tender.
In the US, we buy bamboo shoots in cans, peeled, chunked, boiled and ready to use. They are imported from China, Japan and Taiwan and come packed in either water or a brine.
Bamboo shoots are used mainly as fillers in Chinese cooking; their flavor is similar to an artichoke. They can be deep-fried, pickled, or added to soups, stews, and other dishes in much the same way as mushrooms are used.
If a recipe calls for fewer bamboo shoots than are contained in a can, the remaining shoots can be kept for a considerable amount of time by covering them with cold water in a clean glass jar with an airtight lid and kept in the warmest location in the refrigerator. The water should be changed at least every other day.
Nutritive food value – 3 ½ ounces of drain canned bamboo shoots contain 27 calories.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (1/8" slices) (131g)Where found
Bamboo shoots are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Bamboo shoots are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do bamboo shoots weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (1/8" slices) | 131 grams |
| 1 can (303 x 406) | 262 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 竹笋 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pousses de bambou | |
| en español: | brotes de bambú |
Recipes using bamboo shoots
There are 144 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Shrimp Flavored Beef over Rice
My intention was to combine flavors of shrimp and beef inside the meat as well as inside the sauce..
Mama D's Sweet Dragon’s Breath Stir Fry
This stir fry is sweet and as fiery as you want to make it with Sriracha sauce. This recipe uses beef, but you could substitute chicken or shrimp. It's quick and easy to make, and is impressively attractive.
Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry
Bring out the wok and try this savory dish that will have you throwing out take-out coupons!
Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables
This was very easy to prepare, but I would double the chili paste next time and add some "red" to it- i.e. red bell pepper or carrots.
Stir-Fried Chicken
Fire up the wok and enjoy this succulent dish made with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and a bit of sherry.
Sweet & Sour Vegetables
The flavor was combination was excellent. Next time will add some whole dried chili peppers to give it a bit more kick. We served it over brown rice and could hardly stop eating it.
Asian Sweet & Sour Cod
Asian cod recipe. Asian marinated meaty cod with a crispy coating, colorful tender-crisp veggies, all glazed with a sweet-sour sauce.
Hunan Hot & Sour Chicken
Next time when you crave Chinese food, instead of take-out, make this quick, easy and delicious hot and sour chicken. Serve it over a bed of rice, your dinner is served.
Chicken Almond Guy Din
This delicious chicken veggie stir-fry is packed with goodness, and it takes less than 15 minutes to make. Serve it with cooked brown rice to complete the meal.
Chow Mein (Two Sides Brown Noodles)
Here's a recipe for Chow Mein which is a pretty classic application using pan fried noodles.
