A: Bamboo shoots are a very popular food. They are loved because of their crisp taste and high nutritional value. However, some bamboo shoots will have a bitter taste before cooking, which may affect the taste. In order to make bamboo shoots more delicious, we need to learn how to remove its bitter taste.

first, choose fresh bamboo shoots. Fresh bamboo shoots are usually sweeter and less bitter than old ones. Fresh bamboo shoots have smooth skin, tall and straight appearance and solid feel. In addition, fresh bamboo shoots taste better and are more chewy after being cooked.

secondly, peel the bamboo shoots first. The skin of bamboo shoots is very rough, which can avoid bitter taste after scraping. When peeling, the skin should be completely removed to avoid leaving the source of bitterness. If you feel numbness or tingling in your hands when peeling, it means that you have cut the "stinger" of bamboo shoots, and you need to cut it off with a knife again.

thirdly, bamboo shoots can be soaked in water. Cut the bamboo shoots into small pieces and soak them in clear water for several hours. The purpose of soaking bamboo shoots is to disperse the bitter components in bamboo shoots with water. If you want to remove the bitter taste more thoroughly, you can blanch the bamboo shoots in boiling water and then soak them in cold water.

fourth, add seasoning. When cooking bamboo shoots, you can add some spices to cover up the bitter taste. For example, ginger slices, minced garlic, peppers, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. can be added. These seasonings can improve the umami taste and taste of dishes, and at the same time, they can also reduce the influence of bitterness.

in a word, we need to pay attention to many aspects to remove the bitter taste of bamboo shoots. Choosing fresh bamboo shoots, peeling off the skin, soaking in water or blanching, adding seasonings and other methods can all help to remove the bitterness. In addition, attention should also be paid to the heat and time when cooking, so as not to make the bamboo shoots overcooked or undercooked and affect the taste. Only by comprehensively applying these methods can bamboo shoots be more delicious.