You can often find fresh bamboo shoots in Asian food stores, but they’re not easy to prepare as they’re protected by many layers of overlapping, brown husk covered in fine, sharp hairs.

Please don’t use canned bamboo shoot for this (or any) dish – it has an odd flavour, and the texture isn’t nearly as good as the fresh vegetable. You can sometimes find frozen bamboo shoots ...

Incorporate bamboo shoots into vegetable stir-fries by pairing them with bell peppers or carrots for added crunchiness. Mix them into noodle dishes such as lo mein. Or use as filling alongside tofu ...

Bamboo shoots are a staple in classic Asian dishes, such as stir-fry or various types of chicken in sauces with vegetables ...

Among Japan's many "sansai" seasonal edible vegetables that grow in the wild, bamboo shoots are the most difficult to harvest. "They are greatly loved not only by us humans, but by Asian black ...

Buy square wrappers that are about 16cm (6in) across. Fresh bamboo shoots can be purchased with the tough outer leaves intact, or peeled. I buy the whole ones, but if you want to make life a ...

5. Add vegetables and seasonings: - Pour in the remaining coconut milk and chicken stock. - Add the eggplant (or zucchini), bamboo shoots, and bell pepper. - Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the ...