Bamboo shoots contain tannic acid and other ingredients, so sometimes they have a bitter taste. Here are several effective methods to remove the bitterness of bamboo shoots:

soaking method

Soak the washed bamboo shoots in clear water for 8- 10 hour, or blanch them in boiling water and then soak them in cold water. This can effectively remove the bitterness in bamboo shoots. The frequency of changing water will also affect the effect of soaking bamboo shoots. Generally speaking, water needs to be changed every two or three hours.

Brine method

Slice or cut bamboo shoots, then blanch them in boiling water and rinse them twice with warm boiling water; Then add a proper amount of salt to the pot, and put the bamboo shoots in salt water to cook for 7-8 minutes. In most cases, salt water method can effectively remove bitterness and make bamboo shoots taste more tender.

Soda method

Slice or dice bamboo shoots and rinse them with clean water; Then soak the bamboo shoots in soda water for more than 20 minutes, then rinse them with clear water to remove the bitterness.

It should be noted that bamboo shoots should be washed with clear water to avoid unnecessary bacterial pathogens; In addition, because everyone has different tastes, it is enough to remove the bitterness. The above are some common ways to deal with the bitterness of bamboo shoots, hoping to help you.