Methods for long-term storage of fresh winter bamboo shoots: soak in salt water; store by boiling; store by air-drying; store by simmering over stove fire; store in sand.
1. Soaking in salt water:
Peel and wash the winter bamboo shoots, put them directly into the pickle jar, then mix the edible salt and water together to make a concentrated salt water, pour Put it into a pickle jar and seal it for storage, so that the fresh winter bamboo shoots can be stored for a long time.
2. Boil and preserve:
Cut the fresh winter bamboo shoots into thick slices, boil them in water for half an hour, take them out, rinse them with water, and then Put it into a plastic bag and store it directly in the refrigerator.
3. Air-drying and preservation:
Air-drying is also one of the common methods for long-term preservation of winter bamboo shoots. When you want to preserve winter bamboo shoots, you can put water in the pot and add an appropriate amount of edible salt. Boil them to make concentrated salt water, then put the pig blood into the pot and cook it directly. Take it out after half an hour. After removing the water, put it directly in the sun to dry, and then it can be stored for a long time.
4. Storage method of simmering over stove fire:
Bury the dug winter bamboo shoots with their shells on the fire and simmer until cooked (knead the bamboo shoots with your hands until they are soft but not hard). After simmering, take it out and place it vertically in a cool and humid place. When eating, remove the outer shell, cut into thin slices, and rinse with water to remove the bitter taste. Using this method to preserve winter bamboo shoots can keep them fresh for 35 to 45 days.
5. Sand hiding method:
Take a wooden barrel or carton, spread 7-10 cm of wet river sand on the bottom, and arrange the intact winter bamboo shoots with their tips facing upwards. In a wooden barrel or carton, fill the gaps with river sand, then cover with a layer of 7-10 cm river sand. After the tops of the winter bamboo shoots are completely covered, move them to a cool and ventilated place. They can be stored and kept fresh for 30-50 days without deterioration.