We can use five methods to preserve fresh bamboo shoots: steaming, sealing, salt water immersion, boiling in clear water, and boiling in salt water. This storage method has a strong ability to preserve freshness and will not accelerate the aging of bamboo shoots and affect the taste. The storage time is also very long. It can be eaten and taken at any time. It is suitable for large-scale storage. If it is stored in a small amount, it can be directly sealed and stored.

How to keep and store fresh bamboo shoots

A small amount of bamboo shoots can be stored directly in a sealed container. For a large amount of fresh bamboo shoots, we can use steaming, sealing, salt water immersion, or clear water There are five ways to preserve freshness: boiling and storing, boiling and storing in salt water.

Steaming method

Remove the shell of the bamboo shoots you buy at home, wash them with water and cut them in half. Steam in a pot until mature, take out and place in a cool and ventilated place. This method is suitable for short-term consumption of bamboo shoots.

Sealing method

There will be a lot of soil on the surface of the purchased spring bamboo shoots. At this time, you must not clean the soil. Because soil is the best protector for spring bamboo shoots and the best preservative. Just wrap the bamboo shoots with kitchen paper and store them in a dry environment.

Saline soaking method

If the spring bamboo shoots you buy are to be eaten in a short period of time. We can prepare a basin of warm salt water in advance, and then put the spring bamboo shoots directly into the salt water. Soak for half an hour, then take it out to drain. Such storage can keep the spring bamboo shoots for about half a month without deterioration.

Water boiling and storage method

Wash and cut the bamboo shoots and boil them in water for half an hour, then take them out and cool them, put them in a fresh-keeping bag and store them in the refrigerator for quick freezing. We can also dry it and store it, and just soak it in water before eating.

Boiled and stored in salt water

If you want the spring bamboo shoots to be stored for a longer period of time, we peel the spring bamboo shoots we bought and divide them into small pieces. At the same time, boil water in a pot and add an appropriate amount of water to the pot. After the water in the pot boils, add two tablespoons of salt.

Add the spring bamboo shoots directly into the hot water and cook them till they are raw. After drying it, put it in a plastic bag, and finally put it directly in the refrigerator to refrigerate. It is very convenient to eat at any time and can be stored for about a year.