KITA-KYUSHU, Fukuoka Prefecture--Spring in Japan is not limited to enjoying sakura--it’s the perfect time to enjoy the taste of the season, “takenoko,” or bamboo shoots. Takenoko are being ...

The flavor of bamboo shoots is relatively neutral, making them versatile ingredients that can complement a wide range of ...

You can often find fresh bamboo shoots in Asian food stores, but they’re not easy to prepare as they’re protected by many layers of overlapping, brown husk covered in fine, sharp hairs.

The plain, deep-fried tofu will deepen the umami flavor of the dish, while the texture of the bamboo shoot and the stock will blend together perfectly. Now, you could just buy a pre-boiled bamboo ...

Please don’t use canned bamboo shoot for this (or any) dish – it has an odd flavour, and the texture isn’t nearly as good as the fresh vegetable. You can sometimes find frozen bamboo shoots ...

Bamboo shoots add a nice crispy, crunchy texture to the dish, and it really wouldn't be a good hot and sour soup without this veggie. If all of this talk about bamboo shoots has got you craving ...

bamboo shoots, spring onions, soy sauce and honey and simmer for five minutes. Add the noodles and finish with a squeeze of lime juice and serve. To make this dish gluten-free, swap soy sauce for ...