bamboo shoots

plural noun

: young bamboo plants
The recipe is prepared with bamboo shoots.

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The study centers around bamboo shoots — the edible new growth of bamboo plants that have long been eaten in East Asia. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Customers can add ramen, pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots and other toppings for an additional cost. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 2 Feb. 2026 Everything is homemade, including their hot and sour soup that's worth the visit alone with its tender bamboo shoots, soft tofu, black mushrooms and egg in a spicy, sour broth. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026 Spring rolls are typically made with a very thin wheat or rice paper wrapper stuffed with shredded carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, pork, tofu, and/or shrimp. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bamboo shoots

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