(Baonghean.vn)- At the end of July and the beginning of August, it is also the time when trees stretch out to welcome each drop of fresh rain, a rare thing after a long heat wave. Accordingly, a type of "wild vegetable" belonging to the bamboo family, which only appears in large quantities in spring, also stirs and sprouts from the ground, that is the bitter bamboo plant.
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| Bitter bamboo shoots are considered the blessing of the forest, a source of income outside of the fields and gardens of people in the Western region of Nghe An.According to the experience of the people, the best bitter bamboo shoots are picked before the thunder rolls, when the bamboo shoots are still hidden in the soil or have just stretched out to catch the sunlight. |
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| There are many types of bitter bamboo shoots. Some are large and must be dug deep into the ground to be obtained. The small ones, on rainy days, usually grow up to about 10-15cm. Because they are young, they are very delicious and sweet.In season, bamboo shoots are sold for 10 - 15 thousand VND/kg. |
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| After picking the bamboo shoots, the outer layers must be removed before processing. |
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| When only the white sprouts remain inside, wash them and put them in a pot to boil with a little salt to reduce the bitterness. |
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| Bamboo shoots can be prepared in many ways, but the simplest is boiled bamboo shoots. If you eat them for the first time, you will feel bitter, but after each time you eat them, the bitterness will gradually decrease, not to mention you will also feel the sweetness, which is very "addictive". |
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| In addition, stir-fried bitter bamboo shoots are also a favorite dish of many culinary connoisseurs. After boiling, the bamboo shoots are shredded and stir-fried with betel leaves, creating a very unique flavor. |
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Bitter bamboo shoots are an indispensable dish in family meals of people in the highlands of Nghe An. However, experience shows that this is a dish that people with stomach pain should limit even if they are "addicted" to. |
Phuong Thuy
