STEP 1/10
Bamboo shoots are easily discolored and old, so you can choose bamboo shoots with a hard shell.
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Prepare fresh bamboo shoots with hard skin.
STEP 3/10
Cut bamboo shoots in half using a knife.
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Grasp the bottom of the bamboo shoot and gently press the inner shell with your hand.
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If you turn the bamboo shoots slightly, the outer skin and edible bamboo shoots will be easily separated.
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Use a knife to trim the bottom of the bamboo shoot.
STEP 7/10
Cut it in half so that it's moist and cooks quickly
STEP 8/10
Trim and finish the remaining outer shell at the back of the bamboo shoot.
STEP 9/10
Add enough rice water to cover the bamboo shoots, and when it starts to boil over high heat, adjust to medium heat and simmer for about an hour
STEP 10/10
If you press it with chopsticks, it's cooked well. Bamboo shoots don't go deep like sweet potatoesIf you put a little bit of strength in it, it's all cooked.
If you boil it with rice water, it reduces the taste of bamboo shoots and the enzyme in rice bran softens the bamboo shoots.