To remove any excess bitterness, it is advisable to soak all the peeled bamboo shoots in cold water for at least 30 minutes ...

If they have a strong odour or tinny flavour, boil in fresh water for a few minutes. Dried bamboo shoots need long soaking and slow, separate cooking before being included in a recipe.

Cut the shoot lengthways into slices about 3mm (⅛in) thick, then cut these into batons about 4cm (1½in) long. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to the boil, add the bamboo pieces and ...