bamboo shoot
Edible grass sprout
Bamboo shoots are the young, edible sprouts of bamboo plants, harvested before they become woody.
Common in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, they appear in stir-fries, soups, and curries: The pad thai came with sliced bamboo shoots.
Fresh shoots require cooking to remove bitterness; canned versions are milder and ready to use.
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- Chinese cuisineFood traditions from Asia's largest nation
- nodeConnection point in networks
- sproutNew plant emergence
- tenderSoft or sore
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