Bamboo is one of the signs of the arrival of spring. It grows super fast; nearly 1m per day at max! Takenoko: baby bamboo Upon arrival of the spring, bamboo fields will be filled with a bunch of shoots called ‘Takenoko’ and they will be a nice seasonal treat. Takenoko, which literally means ‘baby bamboo’, are to be dug out when only the tip of the shoot are slightly seen. As they grow so fast, they will be too big and hard to eat maybe by next day. You must be Preparation to eat Takenoko has bitter and acridity taste ...
