A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Short, plump shoots with tightly layered yellow-brown husks and pale ivory flesh inside. The tip narrows to a point; peeled shoots show closely spaced segments.
In the kitchen
Sliced for hui nanbei.
Winter shoots used in hui nanbei.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有冬笋吗？
Does this dish contain Winter bamboo shoots?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
