Sweet Simmered Bamboo Shoots

The pleasant, crisp texture and rich, earthy flavor of sweet simmered bamboo shoots is indispensable for all types of ramen dishes. Japanese and other Asian food stores often sell menma packed in jars or plastic bags. These products are convenient, but they may contain chemical additives and preservatives. Besides, homemade menma tastes the best.

To make menma, use unsalted dried bamboo shoots, not the canned variety. Dried bamboo shoots are sold at Chine