2023 Update
As we are still building up our bamboo groves, we will not be offering shoots this year. However, our friend Daphne Lewis at 206-304-7390 [email protected] can provide for you in March and April.
Brightside Bamboo is pleased to offer fresh, local, organic bamboo shoots for purchase. We're one of only a few outlets in the country where you can buy this amazing food. Most people have eaten (canned) bamboo shoots in stir fry at an Asian restaurant or in a frozen veggie mix. Fresh is so much better! As you can see in the picture (this is a very large one) the shoots offer some very interesting shapes and have a variety of textures and flavors depending on which part of the shoot you're eating. Our shoots are all natural and come from some select groves we manage. They were grown without the use of any pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer (synthetic or otherwise!).
Superfood! Nutritional Info
As we are still building up our bamboo groves, we will not be offering shoots this year. However, our friend Daphne Lewis at 206-304-7390 [email protected] can provide for you in March and April.
Brightside Bamboo is pleased to offer fresh, local, organic bamboo shoots for purchase. We're one of only a few outlets in the country where you can buy this amazing food. Most people have eaten (canned) bamboo shoots in stir fry at an Asian restaurant or in a frozen veggie mix. Fresh is so much better! As you can see in the picture (this is a very large one) the shoots offer some very interesting shapes and have a variety of textures and flavors depending on which part of the shoot you're eating. Our shoots are all natural and come from some select groves we manage. They were grown without the use of any pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer (synthetic or otherwise!).
Superfood! Nutritional Info
- One of the highest concentrations of protein of any vegetable
- Except potatoes and spinach, the highest level of potassium of any vegetable
- High in trace minerals
- One of the 10 best foods for weight loss
- High in fiber
- Fights cancer, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol
What are they Like? How can I eat them?
Fresh bamboo shoots are delicious and have a very mild flavor and tend to take on the flavor of what they're being cooked with. They're probably most similar in flavor to artichokes, look somewhat like a giant fat asparagus, and can be substituted in any recipe where either of those are normally used. If exposed to the sun while growing, most species develop some bitterness that can be removed with a 7 minute parboil in an open pot. A few species are free from bitterness and can be eaten raw such as Vivax and others that grow in the shade. They can be sliced into salads, pickled, stir fried, broiled, baked, sauteed, boiled, grilled, and used in soups . They're quite adaptable to many dishes and don't easily overcook. They will tend to stay refrigerated for two weeks. Look for some cooking guides and recipes coming soon!
Availability & Pricing
Shoots will be available this year whenever they decide to start growing, which will probably be in the second half of March. They will be available until they stop, probably in the middle or end of May. We have several species available and different times, including: Yellow Groove, Vivax, Golden, Henon, Black, and Meyeri.
Most shoots will be 6"-12" in length. Prices are by the pound and depend on diameter:
Size A $3.69/lb 1"-2"
Size B $4.49/lb 2"-3"
Size C $5.29/lb 3"+
Contact us for large or custom orders.
Most shoots will be 6"-12" in length. Prices are by the pound and depend on diameter:
Size A $3.69/lb 1"-2"
Size B $4.49/lb 2"-3"
Size C $5.29/lb 3"+
Contact us for large or custom orders.
Where to Buy?
Restaurants that have carried our shoots in the past:
Lantern
Crook's Corner
Vimela's Curryblossom Cafe
Chirba Chirba
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Lantern
Crook's Corner
Vimela's Curryblossom Cafe
Chirba Chirba
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