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Definition
Bamboo shoot; the edible, tender sprout of a young bamboo plant.
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How it's used
Culinary contexts often distinguish between fresh bamboo shoots and the preserved or dried versions used in soups. It is frequently paired with fatty meats like pork belly to balance the texture and absorb the juices. In a metaphorical sense, it is sometimes used to describe something that grows or appears very rapidly, similar to the English idiom of springing up like mushrooms.
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This plate of stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork slices is very crisp.
Do you like eating bamboo shoots?
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Common phrases
stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat
braised bamboo shoots
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Grammar guides
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