Bamboo shoots are a very nutritious and delicious dish, which is very common in southern China and Southeast Asia. It is rich in dietary fiber and various nutrients, low in calories and easy to digest, and is considered as a very healthy food. But bamboo shoots sometimes have bitter taste, which may affect the taste. Here are several ways to remove the bitterness of bamboo shoots.

1. Peel and remove bitterness

Peel off the skin of bamboo shoots with a blade or bamboo peeler, so that most of the bitterness will be removed with peeling. Cut larger bamboo shoots, you can cut the epidermis down several times to remove the bitterness.

Bleaching for bitterness

Slice bamboo shoots obliquely, then soak them in clear water for 2-3 hours, and then blanch them in boiling water for two or three minutes. In the blanching process, a proper amount of salt can be added to improve the taste, and the blanching time should not be too long, otherwise the taste and texture of bamboo shoots will be affected.

Soak in water to remove bitterness.

Putting the cut bamboo shoots into a pot and soaking them in cold water overnight can not only remove the bitterness of bamboo shoots, but also make them more tender and crisp.

Remove bitterness with vinegar

Adding proper amount of vinegar to bamboo shoots can neutralize the sweetness and bitterness of bamboo shoots and make them more tender and juicy.

In short, many methods need to be considered to remove the bitterness of bamboo shoots, such as peeling, blanching, soaking in water, using vinegar and so on. The best method is blanching, which can not only remove bitterness, but also maintain the taste and texture of bamboo shoots. I hope these methods can help consumers enjoy bamboo shoots better.