Glossary

Cone-shaped, light-coloured shoots of tropical bamboo, usually sold canned in Chinese or oriental provision stores. Leftover shoots can be stored for up to two weeks if they are transferred to a screw-top container, immersed in water, and kept in the refrigerator. Change the water daily. Cone-shaped, light-coloured shoots of tropical bamboo, usually sold canned in Chinese or oriental provision stores. Leftover shoots can be stored for up to two weeks if they are transferred to a screw-top container, immersed in water, and kept in the refrigerator. Change the water daily. There is no real substitute, although celery hearts have a similar texture.