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Pickling is nothing new in the South. Once used primarily to preserve food, this method involves introducing foods to a brine (a solution of salt and water) and then storing it in a vinegar solution. Because of the pH level, most bacteria is killed and the pickled food is good for months. And while pickles [...]
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Tis’ the season for holiday entertaining! December is a month full of hors d’oeuvres and desserts and those extra calories can start to add up (hence the surge in gym memberships come January!). Take charge of the holiday calorie count and bring a bit of exotic flavor to the table with these Weight Watchers approved [...]
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On these chilly autumn evenings, heat up your dinner table with this delicious and easy to make Beef and Bamboo Shoot Curry (Gang Naw Mei Neuw Sub). This is a great meal for large families– it cooks just as well in a large batch as a small batch and stores nicely so it can be [...]
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With the weather cooling off, it’s time for soup season! Soups are excellent accompaniments or meals within themselves – they are easy-to-make, filling and very often diet-friendly foods. This bamboo soup recipe originates from Laos where soup is a staple in meals and it uses sticky rice, the use of which is a major distinction [...]
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You can take a break from grilling this summer but still bring the heat with this easy to make curry recipe! The dish comes together in minutes and gives you a nice sweet heat to enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine (or cold beer!). Most Asian markets will carry the needed ingredients, including [...]
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Spice up your summer barbecue with this tasty and exotic-looking dish. The Bamboo and Chicken wrapped up in Bamboo Leaves will add a tropical dash of color to your dinner table along with a subtle spiciness. Ingredients: 1 cup chicken or fish 5 red onions 4 tbsp. lemongrass cut finely 5 red chili peppers (as many [...]
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Give the delivery guy from your favorite Chinese restaurant a break and make your own version of Egg Rolls, using crunchy bamboo to give them a unique texture. After this yummy appetizer, treat yourself to a main course of Bamboo Shoots and Szechwan Beef or Bamboo Shoot Vegetable (Killaanchi Bhaji). Ingredients: 4 egg roll wrappers [...]
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Having a busy week? This simple recipe from Thai Table is the one for you! Soop naw mai is a Northeastern Asian traditional dish known in the west as Bamboo Shoot Yum. This bamboo salad can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a quick and easy meal or snack. When you add the [...]
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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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February is a month for hearts, whether it’s a romantic Valentines dinner or participation in the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month. According to the AHA, there are over 80 million people in the United States living with heart disease. And whether you’re living with it or working hard to avoid it, diet plays a huge [...]
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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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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 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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