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Fermented Bamboo Shoots

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 15 mins (15m prep + 0m cook)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

Recipe for fermented bamboo shoots

local_grocery_store Ingredients

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  1. 1.Place the sliced bamboo shoots in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.
  2. 2.Massage the salt into the bamboo shoots for a few minutes until they start to release their juices.
  3. 3.Transfer the bamboo shoots and their juices to a clean, sterilized jar.
  4. 4.Cover the jar with a piece of cheesecloth and secure with a rubber band.
  5. 5.Let the bamboo shoots ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days, or until they reach your desired level of tanginess.
  6. 6.Once fermented, store the bamboo shoots in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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  • chevron_rightMake sure to use clean, sterilized equipment when fermenting to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • chevron_rightYou can adjust the amount of salt and fermentation time to suit your taste preferences.