Bamboo shoots are harvested when they are young and tender, typically in the spring. They can grow many inches in just one day. They have a mild, nutty flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. Soaking and boiling bamboo shoots before eating, to remove the toxin.

Example

1. My mom made Thai curry with chicken and crunchy bamboo shoots.
2. There were many bamboo shoots in my back yard.
3. Can you help peel the tough skin off the bamboo shoots before we slice them?