Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots are the young, tender shoots of the bamboo plant which are harvested while they are small. The shoots are sliced and used in Asian cooking. Fresh bamboo shoots can be found in some Asian markets but are most widely available canned.

Substitutes For Bamboo Shoots

If you don't have canned bamboo shoots you can select one of these options:

• Substitute canned or fresh water chestnuts
• OR - Another good alternative which is typically easy to find is to use are Jerusalem artichokes.
• OR - You can also use fresh jicama slices. If you are cooking it, cook it briefly to keep it nice and crisp.

Where To Buy

You can purchase canned or jarred bamboo shoots in most well-stocked grocery stores including Walmart.  Purchase bamboo shoots online at Amazon.com: Sliced Bamboo Shoots