(Simmering isn’t necessary with frozen bamboo shoots.) Cut or tear the Chinese celery stalks into 5cm (2in) lengths (tearing gives it more flavour). Halve the onion then slice it. Slice the ...

The Chinese in particular have put it to a wide ... may enjoy a feast of bamboo shoots. When one's journey is over, relatives carry the deceased to the grave on a bamboo bier.

just like how we now know the perfect consistency of sambar and the right softness of an idli,” he says. We recommend: Naga king chilli with any meat and stir-fried bamboo shoot ...