Bamboo Shoot
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 19 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 19 kcal in each 100g:
About Bamboo Shoot
A spring-season vegetable rich in fibre and very low in calories.
Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoot
High-fibre, low-calorie seasonal treat
Bamboo shoot is just 19 kcal per 100g yet holds ~2.6g protein and 1.8g fibre. Its insoluble fibre moves the gut, and the ultra-low calories make it a weight-management favourite. Spring shoots are tender; winter shoots are meaty - each has its charm.
De-bittering technique
Bamboo shoot contains oxalate and a little cyanogenic glycoside, so blanch well before cooking: start in cold water, boil, then simmer 5-10 minutes and soak in fresh water. Classic dishes: oil-braised shoot (slow-braised in soy and sugar), '腌笃鲜' (shoot + salt pork + fresh pork slow-simmered), and preserved-duck shoot casserole.