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During this cold and flu season, savory soups not only soothe the throat and satisfy the stomach but they can also help in the battle against germs and illness. Bamboo shoots add a healthy punch to winter soups as they are loaded with antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Here’s what you need to make Hot and [...]
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Just in time for the holiday season and an endless schedule of office luncheons and house parties, here is an easy-to-make spinach dip with an interesting twist. Add texture to a party favorite by including bamboo shoots! Here’s a hint to keep the calories under control: Substitute the mayonnaise in this recipe with plain organic [...]
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A delicious curry recipe with healthy bamboo shoots and asparagus, this green curry tends to be a bit spicier because of the green chiles. Pair it with rice noodles for a satisfyingly warm dish on cool autumn nights. An added bonus: if you’re trying to drop some weight for the holiday season, some studies suggest [...]
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In honor of Food Network’s grilling week, 7 days dedicated to barbecue and forcing as many shows as possible into using a barbecue grill (it works for Chopped, not so much for Cupcake Wars), here’s a creative recipe that will impress friends and family. Most Asian markets will carry all the ingredients you need or [...]
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Bamboo tends to be more of a restaurant title than a main ingredient – think Bamboo Garden with a lunchtime buffet instead of a heart-healthy ingredient for your home-cooked dinner. But bamboo, long a diet staple and a cure for what ails you in Asian countries, could easily be a important ingredient in the fight [...]
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In keeping with the wedding-themed week, here is a delicious recipe for newlyweds to try at home. You’ve received all sorts of fun kitchen utensils and some fine chinaware so why not try this fancy Indonesian recipe while you’re still trying to impress each other with your cooking. They’ll be plenty of time for frozen [...]
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Just in time for summer here is a hot n’ spicy dish that matches the heat of a sunny day! Braised Bamboo Shoots in Hot Meat Sauce is a great complement to a summer evening and goes well with lemonade, chilled white wine or even a festive daiquiri! If using fresh bamboo shoots, remove the [...]
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Happy New Year (again)! February 3 rings in the Year of the Rabbit with the Chinese New Year! The holiday is rife with symbolism that brings in good luck or keeps you safe from bad luck. Give candied fruit to your friends and family including red watermelon seeds that symbolize joy and happiness, truth and [...]
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Now that school is back in session, after school snacks are back in the pantry! Take a break from cookies and carrot sticks and introduce your child to some more exotic eats. Bamboo Shoot Dumplings (Soon Keuh) are filling yet small enough to not ruin dinner. And they’re fun to make as a family or [...]
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A vegetarian meal doesn’t have to be a boring meal! Try this tasty and easy to prepare recipe using bamboo shoots and classic Indian flavors. This is a great dish to serve on its own or as a side dish to complement your menu. Ingredients: 500 grams tender Bamboo Shoots 3/4 c. Split Chick Peas [...]
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Heat up your Valentines’ Night with this Spicy Thai Stir Fried Bamboo with Chicken recipe. It’s easy enough to make that you won’t spend all night in the kitchen but delicious enough that your date doesn’t have to know that. Ingredients: ½ lb of chicken breast, thinly sliced 1 lb of fresh or canned bamboo [...]
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Salt has earned a bad reputation with us. We hear constantly that it causes hypertension, heart disease, high blood pressure and weight gain (among other things). However, the human body needs a certain amount of salt to survive. The distinction between healthy and unhealthy lies in the amount of salt we ingest, and also what [...]
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For anyone who thought that bamboo was merely a garnish, or a salad at best, here is a hearty recipe that takes advantage of the sweet flavor of bamboo shoots as a compliment to the spiciness of the hot red chiles. Each month we will provide you with a hot new bamboo recipe! If you [...]
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With an increasing focus on the environment and the very timely World Climate Conference, 2010 is the year that many are choosing to go green with their New Years’ resolutions. It can be as simple as switching to reusable bags for shopping to cancelling catalog subscriptions that fill up our mailboxes. In that spirit, Green [...]
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With rising food costs and tighter household budgets across the country, more and more Americans are looking to cut costs and one way to do that is to plant their own gardens. According to the Garden Writers Association Foundation, vegetable gardening is a “significant new trend” in the United States, based on a national survey [...]
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For many countries bamboo is a product to be exploited. Bangladesh is no exception, but it hopes to protect its bamboo as well as harness its potential as a cash crop. So, you’re probably scratching your head at the first paragraph. If ever there were two words that contradicted each other, protection and exploitation rank [...]
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