YouTube/Hanami Spice
Brilio.net - Bamboo shoots are shoots that grow from bamboo roots. Many Indonesian people use bamboo shoots as an ingredient in cooking. This is because bamboo shoots are known to have a crunchy texture and delicious taste. Bamboo shoots can be processed into various types of dishes, from stir-fries to vegetable soup. Not only that, bamboo shoots are also often used as additional filling in spring roll snacks.
However, when still raw, bamboo shoots have a bitter taste and unpleasant aroma, like the smell of urine. This aroma will be difficult to lose if the bamboo shoot processing is not done properly. This is what makes some people reluctant to process bamboo shoots themselves at home.
In fact, if you know the trick, you can make delicious bamboo shoot preparations and the urine smell will completely disappear. Some people add salt when boiling bamboo shoots to remove the smell .
However, it is different from netizen YouTube user Hanami Spice. This man admitted that he had his own trick to get rid of the urine smell on bamboo shoots even without adding salt. After investigating, he only relies on 2 kitchen ingredients, you know.
photo: YouTube/Hanami Spice
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Hanami Spice on Thursday (25/4), the kitchen ingredients in question are lemongrass and lime. First of all, you can peel the skin of the bamboo shoots first. After that, slice the bamboo shoots into matchstick-shaped pieces. If so, wash the bamboo shoots with running water until clean.
photo: YouTube/Hanami Spice
Next, put the washed bamboo shoots in a pan filled with water. The man added 1 stalk of lemongrass and 1 lime that had been cut into pieces. These two ingredients are the main keys to eliminating the urine smell of bamboo shoots. After that, the bamboo shoots are boiled for a while.
photo: YouTube/Hanami Spice
"Boil and wait 3 minutes," said the man.
When it has been boiled for 3 minutes, remove and drain the bamboo shoots. Then wash again using running water until clean. If there is still a smell remaining, you can repeat the boiling process until the unpleasant smell of bamboo shoots is completely gone.
So, are you interested in trying this trick of boiling bamboo shoots?
How to store bamboo shoots so they don't turn black.
To store bamboo shoots so they don't turn black, here are some steps you can try.
1. Choose fresh bamboo shoots.
Make sure to choose bamboo shoots that are fresh and not too old. Fresh bamboo shoots tend to have a bright color and firm texture.
2. Avoid exposure to air.
After cleaning and cutting, store the bamboo shoots in an airtight container or wrap them in a plastic bag. Avoid direct air exposure which can cause bamboo shoots to turn black quickly.
3. Store in a cool place.
Bamboo shoots should be stored in the refrigerator or a cool place, such as the bottom of the refrigerator. Cool temperatures will help slow the oxidation process and prevent the bamboo shoots from turning black.
4. Avoid water.
If the bamboo shoots have been cut, make sure to dry them with kitchen paper or a clean cloth before storing them. Excess water content can speed up the blackening process of bamboo shoots.
5. Use plastic wrap.
Wrap the bamboo shoots in plastic wrap or a plastic bag before storing in the refrigerator. Plastic wrap will help maintain humidity and prevent air from directly touching the bamboo shoots.
6. Add a little water.
If the bamboo shoots are stored in a closed container in the refrigerator, add a little water to the container to keep the bamboo shoots moist. Make sure there is not too much water so that the bamboo shoots don't rot quickly.
7. Fast consumption.
Bamboo shoots are a food ingredient that is best consumed within a short time after being harvested. Try to use bamboo shoots within a few days after purchasing or harvesting them to maintain their freshness.
(brl/lut)
