There are various cooking methods for seasoning canned bamboo shoots, and you can choose different methods according to your personal taste.
Cold seasoning canned bamboo shoots
Preparation materials: canned bamboo shoots, minced garlic, chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, white sugar, scallions.
Production steps:
Open the canned seasoning bamboo shoots and drain the water.
Take a clean container, pour in a little vinegar, soy sauce, white sugar, and chili oil, mix well to make a sauce.
Pour the seasoning sauce onto the bamboo shoots, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and it's ready to eat.
Oil braised seasoning bamboo shoot canned food
Preparation materials: canned bamboo shoots, cooking oil, ginger, garlic, dried chili, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white sugar, salt, water.
Production steps:
Slice ginger, chop garlic, and cut dried chili into small pieces for later use.
Put oil in the pot, heat it up, then add ginger slices, minced garlic, and dried chili and stir fry until fragrant.
Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and white sugar, stir fry evenly.
Add blanched bamboo shoots, stir fry evenly, and coat them evenly with seasonings.
Add an appropriate amount of water, enough to cover the bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the bamboo shoots become soft and flavorful. Adjust the amount of salt according to personal taste to ensure that the soup is moderately salty and light.
My Menma recipe is a quick and simple shortcut to make this classic ramen topping at home. We thinly slice bamboo shoots and simmer them in a soy-based sauce that’s sweet, nutty, and slightly spicy. Add a crunchy and savory bite to your ramen, stir-fries, and mixed rice with these seasoned bamboo shoots.
A blue plate containing menma, seasoned bamboo shoots for ramen.
One of the classic and essential toppings on ramen is menma (メンマ), or seasoned bamboo shoots. They contribute significantly to the beloved noodle soup, thanks to its delightful crunchy texture and its distinct combination of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors.