Wok-Tossed Bok Choy with Bamboo Shoots and Shiitake Mushrooms

Luke Nguyen: Bamboo shoots are canes harvested to eat before they are two weeks old. Crisp and tender in character, bamboo shoots work wonders in vegetable stir-fries.

Commercially tinned shoots are common; however, fresh bamboo has superior flavour and texture. Always cook your shoots in boiling water, uncovered, for 15 minutes, as this eliminates the bamboo’s bitter aftertaste. I also like to add a che