Bamboo shoots contain high levels of oxalic acid, which makes the bamboo shoots taste bitter. The higher the oxalic acid content, the more bitter the bamboo shoots will be. Generally, the bamboo shoots you buy will be affected by the oxalic acid in them. It is a relatively normal phenomenon that the food is not processed properly and will taste bitter after cooking. It can be tasted lightly, but the taste is not good.

Bamboo shoots have a bitter and astringent taste, which can be treated by draining, rice wine and pickling methods. After treatment, the bitter taste of bamboo shoots can be removed.

1. Blanching method

Using boiling water to cook bamboo shoots can greatly remove the oxalic acid inside, so that the bamboo shoots will not have a bitter taste. Generally, add the bamboo shoots after the water is boiled, and then Add an appropriate amount of salt and cook over high heat for 5-10 minutes until the bamboo shoots turn yellow and become soft. For example, if the bamboo shoots are more bitter, you can also clean them and steam them in a pot for 40-50 minutes to remove the bitterness. To remove the smell, or put the blanched bamboo shoots into clean water and soak them. Change the water every 4 hours. After soaking for three times, the bitter taste will be completely removed.

2. Rice wine method

Peel off the outer skin of the bamboo shoots, clean them, put them into a larger container, pour an appropriate amount of rice wine into them, and stir Evenly distribute all the bamboo shoots and leave them aside for 5 minutes. Then use a colander to filter the bamboo shoots and rinse them with clean water. Using rice wine can not only quickly remove the bitter taste of the bamboo shoots, but also maintain the freshness and tenderness of the bamboo shoots and add the flavor of the ingredients. The operation is very practical and simple.

3. Pickling method

Soak the cut bamboo shoots in salt for about 4 hours. If possible, it is best to pickle them with coarse salt. After pickling, pour out the salt water , then rinse with clean water, then soak in clean water, change the water every three or four hours, and you can usually eat bamboo shoots without bitterness in about a day.