Time For Some Bamboo Shoots
With late spring being the best time for the harvest, try these bamboo shots recipes
With a crisp texture and a naturally sweet taste, bamboo shoots are a popular vegetable in Asian households. Young shoots are considered the most desirable, but older shoots can be cooked up as well in a soup. You will be able to find the mountain vegetable all year-round. However, the peak harvest season is during late spring.
Takenoko is often cooked and served in soup and you will see them as a garnish on ramen in many restaurants as well. Bamboo shoots are versatile and can be cooked up in a number of different dishes from stir-fries to tempura, too.