With a kitchen brush, scrub away any earth that may still be clinging to the shoots. Peel away and discard a few of the tough, darker outer leaves, rinsing away any soil that may be trapped between ...

For salads that need an extra crunch, canned bamboo shoots are just perfect. Toss them into green salads or mix them with noodles for a refreshing cold dish. The natural crispness of the bamboo ...

If your only experience with bamboo shoots is finding pale yellow thin slices of canned bamboo shoots in your favorite Chinese dishes, fresh bamboo shoots will be a revelation. Sweet and slightly ...

This seems to be the most ubiquitous way the Japanese use fresh bamboo shoots. The recipe is adapted from Chef Naoko Bento Cafe in Portland, Ore., and from Elizabeth Andoh's more meticulous approach.