Bamboo Shoots

One of the large bamboos that you can grow in Adelaide is also grown to produce edible bamboo shoots!
Bambusa oldhamii provides tender, tasty shoots, as well as being a beautiful, erect, tall clump to 6m in our conditions. The culms are shiny dark green  with dark green leaves, and B. oldhamii can cope with heavy frost down to -9 C, so it's fine for the Adelaide Hills or inland areas. The shoot is cut with a spade or heavy knife at the base, then split lengthwise so the outer skin can be peeled off easily. The it is sliced thinly to be added to your next stirfry. It has wonderful crunchy texture and very mild flavour, so it can be combined with any seafood, meat or vegetables.

GINGER GARLIC SHOOTS

Stirfry together finely sliced bamboo shoots, garlic and ginger for 2 min, then add 1 glass of white wine or vegetable stock and cook for another 3-5 min. Season to taste with chilli, salt and pepper.