At YellowTree Farm, we're big on gleaning and foraging. Open your eyes; there's plenty of food all around us just going to waste. Bamboo shoots are in season right now, and we're selling plenty of them at the Maplewood Farmer's Market. Fresh, springtime bamboo shoots are considered a delicacy all over Asia, and they're an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin E, and iron.
If you're already a fan of the frozen or canned bamboo shoots available in grocery stores or in your delivery of Asian takeout, you simply must try our locally foraged fresh version. Just peel back the outer layers until you come to the tender, bright green insides. Slice them up, boil or sauté them with some salt and oil, and you've got a hyper-local side dish to any meal.
