Cut 1/4-inch from base of bamboo shoot and remove any loose outer leaves. In a large saucepan, cover bamboo shoot with water and bring to a boil.

"Marcelle, my bamboo shoots are coming up! Call me and we'll go dig some for you." Marcelle BienvenuA bamboo shoot emerges in the moso forest. That sounded like a great invitation, since I've ...

Makes about 2 1/2 pounds. 2 or 3 small fresh bamboo shoots, 2 1/2 pounds total weight. 1/3 cup dried rice bran powder (nuka)*2 small dried whole Asian chili peppers (the Japanese one is called ...

Sweetshoot Bamboo (Phyllostachys dulcis): Another popular variety in the Asian bamboo shoot industry, this species reaches about 40 feet in height, with 3-inch diameter canes. Hardy to 0 degrees ...