Often Used as Lumpia Filling - Cooked with Vegetables, Here are 7 Ways to Eliminate Unpleasant Odor in Bamboo Shoots

Kapanlagi.com - Bamboo shoots or young bamboo can be processed into delicious dishes that are appetizing, such as spring rolls, curry, and vegetables. Although tasty, processing bamboo shoots can be quite challenging. If not processed properly, bamboo shoots can leave an unpleasant odor. But don't worry, because there are several ways to eliminate the unpleasant odor in bamboo shoots.

These methods will not only remove the odor, but also eliminate the bitter taste. With that, processed bamboo shoot dishes will become more delicious. So, how to do it? To satisfy your curiosity, let's take a look at several ways to eliminate the unpleasant odor in bamboo shoots.

1. Choosing Fresh Bamboo Shoots

One basic way to prevent your bamboo shoot dish from having a strong odor and bitter taste is by selecting high-quality bamboo shoots. One characteristic of good quality bamboo shoots is that they are still fresh. This is because fresh bamboo shoots have a crispy texture and do not have a pungent smell.

In addition, it is advisable to buy pre-cut bamboo shoots whenever possible. This is to make it easier for you to ensure the quality of the bamboo shoots you purchase.

2. Boiling Bamboo Shoots

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One way to eliminate unpleasant odor from bamboo shoots is by boiling them. Before cooking, it is recommended to boil hard-textured bamboo shoots until they become tender. If you buy whole bamboo shoots (not pre-cut), it is better to cut them into round or elongated shapes first.

After boiling, remember to drain the bamboo shoots. Then, discard the water. For better results, you can wash the drained bamboo shoots with running water. Wash them thoroughly and make sure the unpleasant odor is gone.

3. Steaming Bamboo Shoots

In addition to boiling, the unpleasant odor of bamboo shoots can also be removed by steaming them. This method is suitable if you want the bamboo shoots to remain crispy and not too soft. Steaming helps to retain the moisture in the bamboo shoots. Not only does it eliminate the unpleasant odor, but it is also believed to reduce the bitterness of bamboo shoots.

4. Soak in Salt Water

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Salt has not only been used as a seasoning in cooking. It is often used as medicine and for cleaning purposes as well. Interestingly, salt can also be used to eliminate the odor of bamboo shoots.
The method is very simple, just dissolve salt in water. Then, soak the sliced bamboo shoots in the salt water. Leave it for about 30 minutes, then you can drain it and boil or steam the bamboo shoots before cooking.

5. Soak with Betel Lime Water

Not only saltwater, you can also eliminate unpleasant odor on bamboo shoots using betel lime water. The method is just as easy. Simply soak the sliced bamboo shoots in betel lime water. Leave it for a few minutes, then rinse it with running water.

6. Boil with Coconut Water

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The longer bamboo shoots are stored, the stronger the unpleasant odor can become. If this happens, then it will be more difficult to eliminate the unpleasant odor on bamboo shoots. The previous methods may not work. But don't worry, the odor can still be eliminated by boiling with coconut water.

The method to eliminate unpleasant odor on bamboo shoots with coconut water is also not difficult. Just boil it until tender as usual, but with coconut water. However, it should be noted that this method can potentially alter the taste of the bamboo shoots. Therefore, it is still recommended to process the bamboo shoots while they are still fresh before the odor becomes stronger.

7. Boiled with Orange Leaves and Ginger

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If coconut water doesn't work, you can use orange leaves and ginger. Orange leaves and ginger are known for their distinctive fragrant aroma in food. The combination of orange leaves and ginger is believed to be effective in eliminating unpleasant odor in bamboo shoots. The method is very simple, you just need to boil bamboo shoots, orange leaves, and ginger together.

Those are some ways to eliminate unpleasant odor in bamboo shoots. You can practice them at home. So that you can make more delicious and tasty bamboo shoot dishes.

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