This summer, green bamboo shoots have suddenly become popular, many people would think that there are no ripe bamboo shoots to eat anymore. However, don’t worry. These days at the end of May, if you pay attention, you will see some fruit stalls have started selling ripe bamboo shoots.
In this article, we will suggest you a very simple way to peel ripe bamboo shoots, without even using a knife.
You can peel bamboo shoots without a knife if you know these 2 tricks
2 ways to peel bamboo shoots without using a knife
Before peeling bamboo shoots, make sure to wash them thoroughly! After washing, you can peel off the thick black skin layer without the need to find a knife, just use your hand to reveal the white and juicy bamboo shoots.
Peel from the stem: To apply this method, you need to choose bamboo shoots that still have the stem intact. Press gently on the stem of the bamboo shoot with your hand, both pressing and rotating the stem. When you feel the stem starting to loosen, pull it out with your hand. At this point, you can easily remove the skin from the round hole on the bamboo shoot.
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Peel from the bottom: If the bamboo shoots you bought have lost the long stem, you can try peeling them from the bottom. Gently press 3-4 times on the bottom of the bamboo shoot. When you see the “flower” at the bottom of the bamboo shoot sinking, use both hands to gently squeeze it and the skin will split in half.
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Above are 2 ways to peel ripe bamboo shoots without using a knife that you can refer to, ensuring simplicity and speed.
Tips for choosing thick and sweet-smelling bamboo shoots
To choose good, thick, and sweet bamboo shoots that are not bitter or sour, you need to pay attention to the following 4 things:
1. Color of the flower wings at the base of the bamboo shoot: If the flower wings at the base of the bamboo shoot turn brown or black, then the bamboo shoot is no longer fresh and may be rotten inside. The more flower wings at the bottom of the bamboo shoot, the more juicy pulp it has. If there are few flower wings, the inner pulp will be lighter and smaller.
2. Color of the bamboo shoot skin: Good, sweet bamboo shoots often have red-purple skin. They are not only thick and juicy but also have a strong bamboo shoot flavor. Low-quality bamboo shoots have darker color, dryness, and less moisture.
3. Elasticity of the bamboo shoot skin: Press the skin, if it bounces back quickly, then the bamboo shoot is fresh. If you press and feel a hard and non-elastic skin, then this is not a good choice.
4. Green tip on the bamboo shoot stem: If the green tip on the bamboo shoot stem is not wilted, then the bamboo shoot is still fresh. If the tip is wilted or changes to yellow-brown, then the shoot has been stored for a long time and may be rotten inside.
With this information and suggestions, we hope you can enjoy delicious bamboo shoots!
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