steamed bamboo shoots

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🧾 🎋 steamed bamboo shoots

young bamboo shoots gently steamed until tender — naturally crisp, fresh, and perfect for salads, sides, or stir-fries.

🍴 meal/type

• sides
• vegetables
• steamed
• plant-based

🍃 ingredients

• young bamboo shoots – 2–4 pieces · source: grown on site
• clean bottled water – for steaming

🔧 equipment needed

• knife
• peeler
• steamer basket or steaming setup
• pot with lid

📝 step-by-step instructions

1. prepare bamboo shoots

• trim tough outer layers and peel bamboo shoots
• cut large shoots in half lengthwise if needed

2. boil briefly (to remove bitterness)

• place bamboo shoots in a pot of boiling bottled water
• boil for 15–20 minutes
• drain and rinse with fresh water

3. steam

• place pre-boiled bamboo shoots in a steamer basket
• steam for 10–15 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp

4. serve

• slice and serve warm or cooled
• drizzle with a little olive oil, ghee, or herb dressing if desired

⏳ timing

• prep time: 10–15 minutes
• boiling time: 15–20 minutes
• steaming time: 10–15 minutes
• total: ~40–50 minutes

🔥 nutrition (per 100 g)

• calories: ~27 kcal
• protein: ~2.5 g
• fat: ~0.3 g
• carbohydrates: ~5 g

🧪 variations & substitutions

• season with sesame oil and sesame seeds for an asian-style flavor
• mix steamed bamboo shoots with fresh greens for a salads
• stir-fry lightly with ghee or coconut oil for a warm side dish

🧭 food pairing

• steamed veggies
• salads
• stewed duck

♻️ waste use

• bamboo peel: compost (only the tender parts)
• boiling water: compost watering after cooling

💡 tips

• always boil bamboo shoots first to remove natural bitterness
• store steamed bamboo shoots in cold water in the fridge for up to 2–3 days

• enjoy your meal! 🎋🌿