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... hed and cooled immediately. It could remove the bitterness while maintaining the crispness it deserved.

Of course, controlling the fire was very important during this process. If one was not careful and cooked too much, the tender bamboo shoot would immediately go limp and lose its appetite.

The bamboo shoots that were simply processed could still stand upright when pinched with hands. This meant that the blanching was just right.

Xiaoxiao gave herself a thumbs up and the ...

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