Bamboo Shoots
How to store

Bamboo Shoots

Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days

Refrigerated in Water

  1. Peel if needed and store submerged in cold water in refrigerator
  2. Change water daily
  3. Keep in sealed container
Alternative another good method that's just different 2-4 days

Wrapped and Refrigerated

  1. Wrap in damp paper towel
  2. Place in plastic bag or container
  3. Refrigerate

Revival Tips

Sour or slimy shoots should be discarded.

Fun Facts

  • Bamboo shoots are the young shoots of bamboo; fresh ones need boiling to remove bitterness; canned are ready to use.