Taiwan's Food Delights - The Original Flavor of Bamboo Shoots Ep24

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Bamboo shoots are a popular food among Taiwanese, but have you ever paid attention to the type of bamboo shoots you eat? Apart from the common moso bamboo shoots and green bamboo shoots, some other tasty bamboo varieties are not getting the attention they deserve – for example, the arrowhead bamboo and the makino bamboo that predominantly grow in indigenous territories. Learn about the effort that goes into bringing bamboo shoots from the mountains to your table.


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