Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots are the young edible shoots of certain kinds of bamboo. In Britain, they are only available tinned. Pale yellow with a crunchy texture, they come peeled and either whole or thickly sliced. They can be bought in most supermarkets, delicatessens and in Chinese grocers. Rinse them thoroughly before use and transfer any remaining shoots to a jar, cover them with fresh water and keep in the fridge. If the water is changed daily they will keep for up to a week.