Stewed Bamboo Shoot Dip

This is a favorite among the aunties who have been running International Market since before I was born. Eating this dip is also one of my fondest memories from my childhood. And even today, whenever I am searching for a snack, my aunties will most likely have some version of this dish packed in their daily survival kit, a lunchbox complete with sticky rice. It’s easy to understand why—it’s funky and spicy, and the tangy bamboo shoots give it a pickle-like flavor. Traditionally, this dish i