Sand storage method: put the winter bamboo shoots with their tips facing up into a basin or basket. It is advisable to spread a layer of wet sand on the surface of winter bamboo shoots without sticking to their hands. Cover the winter bamboo shoots with sand until they are out of sight. Put the basin or basket in a cool and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight. Keep it moist and don't let the sand dry. It can be stored for about 1-2 months.
Steaming method: winter bamboo shoots are shelled and washed. Cut the winter bamboo shoots into large pieces and steam in a steamer for about 15 minutes until cooked. Cool the steamed winter bamboo shoots and cut them into thin slices or thin strips. Cut winter bamboo shoots can be stored in fresh-keeping bags or sealed containers in a cool and ventilated place for about 2-3 months.
Salt water soaking method: the winter bamboo shoots are shelled and washed, and cut into thin slices or strips. Add a proper amount of salt to water, soak winter bamboo shoots in salt water, and add a little sugar and vinegar to increase the fresh-keeping effect. After soaking for about 10 minute, take out the winter bamboo shoots and drain the water. Winter bamboo shoots can be stored in fresh-keeping bags or sealed containers in a cool and ventilated place for about 2-3 months.
Food recommendation of winter bamboo shoots
Fried bacon with winter bamboo shoots: Fried slices of winter bamboo shoots with bacon are crisp and delicious, which is a very popular dish in southern China.
Braised winter bamboo shoots in oil: cut the winter bamboo shoots into small pieces and stew them in oil. Crispy and rich in flavor, it is a special dish in Shanghai.
Steamed pork with winter bamboo shoots: cut winter bamboo shoots into small pieces and steam them with pork. Soft and delicious, it is a traditional dish in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Stewed chicken with winter bamboo shoots: cut winter bamboo shoots into large pieces and stew them with chicken. Fresh and mellow, it is a famous dish in Fujian.
Winter bamboo shoots hot pot: adding winter bamboo shoots to hot pot can increase the taste and nutritional value of hot pot. In the cold winter, it is a very pleasant thing to eat a hot winter bamboo shoot hot pot.