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Although bamboo shoots grow all year round, spring bamboo shoots are considered the best as they are especially crispy and juicy.
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7 things you may not know about spring bamboo shoots
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1. Although bamboo shoots grow all year round, spring bamboo shoots are considered the best as they are especially crispy and juicy.
2. Bamboo shoots contain rich vegetable protein and fiber, and little starch. It is considered helpful in digesting food and preventing constipation.
3. Fresh bamboo shoots are more than 90 percent water.
4. Bamboo shoots are not only a spring delicacy in China, but also widely eaten in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asian countries. The fresh bamboo is so important in Japanese kitchens that they make use of every part of the plant. For example, the leaves and bark are sometimes used as wrappers.
5. When shopping for fresh bamboo shoots, look for the ones which are solid and heavy for their size.
6. Spring bamboo shoots are harvested from February to May.
7. Fresh bamboo shoots are eaten boiled, stir-fried or braised. Fishing raw bamboo shoots from boiled water before cooking can remove part of the oxalic acid and cyanogens which can cut down the bitter taste.
(source: chinadaily.com)
(Edited by Stephanie Yang)