How many types of bamboo shoots are there? How to peel bamboo shoots?

One of the types of bamboo shoots is winter bamboo shoots, which are characterized by pointed ends, curved shoots, and milky white flesh wrapped tightly in the sheath. They are the most common bamboo shoots we see in our lives, and they are also very delicious and nutritious when fried with meat. In fact, bamboo shoots can be divided into several types. If you are interested, you can open the article below to learn more!

Contents of this article

1. What are the types of bamboo shoots?

2. How to peel bamboo shoots

3. Homemade bamboo shoots

What are the types of bamboo shoots?

1. Winter bamboo shoots: refers to bamboo shoots that have not yet emerged from the soil (these shoots grow on the bamboo whips and have not yet emerged from the soil. Only experienced bamboo farmers can dig them). They are usually available in the tenth month of the lunar calendar. They are characterized by pointed ends, curved shoots, and tightly wrapped shoots with milky white flesh.

2. Spring bamboo shoots: refers to the bamboo shoots that break through the soil around the beginning of spring.

3. Hairy bamboo shoots: The sheath of this type of bamboo shoots is yellow-brown to brown-purple, densely covered with brown prickles and dark brown spots and patches. The shoots are larger than winter bamboo shoots. The sheaths are loosely wrapped with bamboo shoot flesh, which is light yellow. They are usually used as the main ingredient or side dish. The bamboo shoot season is from mid-March to late April.

4. Chicken-feeding bamboo shoots: There are four main types of chicken-feeding bamboo shoots, namely red, white, black and flowery, depending on the color of the sheath. The bamboo shoot period is generally from mid-April to late May, and the period of flower chicken-feeding bamboo shoots can be extended to mid-June.

5. Bamboo shoots: The sheath of the bamboo shoot is creamy yellow or light yellow, with dark brown oily patches and spots. It is distributed in the Yangtze River Basin. The bamboo shoot production period is generally from mid-to-late May to mid-June, and sporadic production can continue until mid-September. The bamboo shoots are thick and strong.

How to peel bamboo shoots

1. Large bamboo shoots: First lay the bamboo shoots flat, then use a knife to make a vertical line on the bamboo shoot shell. Don't make it too deep, otherwise you can't get a complete bamboo shoot. Of course, it depends on your needs. Then just break it open at that line and peel it easily.

2. Small bamboo shoots: twist the tip of the bamboo shoot a few times to loosen the top, then split the tip into two halves, roll one half with your fingers or chopsticks, and keep rolling it outward until the bamboo shoot shell falls off, and do the same with the other half. Put it on the fire first to burn off the fine hair, so it won't itch anymore. When peeling it, you can cut it vertically with a knife to make an opening for the start, which is more convenient.

Homemade bamboo shoots

Ingredients: pork ribs, bamboo shoots, onions, peppercorns, ginger, carrots, star anise, bay leaves, tangerine peel, scallops

practice:

1. Wash and cut the pork ribs into pieces, then blanch them in boiling water to remove the fishy smell and residual blood stains.

2. Clean the pot, add appropriate amount of water, then put in the pork ribs, onion, ginger, peppercorns and star anise. Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to medium heat until the bone soup turns white.

3. Peel and wash the bamboo shoots, cut into pieces together with the carrots, put them into the pork ribs soup, add bay leaves and tangerine peel and continue to cook.

4. After all the ingredients are cooked, add a little scallop seasoning, sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.