Ginataang Labong (Bamboo Shoot) Recipe

IMAGE Majoy Siason

Creamy coconut milk helps in making bamboo shoot super delicious! This ginataang labong recipe or bamboo shoot in coconut milk recipe makes for an affordable vegetable meal that's hearty and different. Pair it with shrimps to make it even better!

If you're worried about the chemical taste of the heart of the bamboo shoot, the best way to remove it is to boil fresh bamboo shoots in water. If using bamboo shoot from a can, rinse and if desired, blanch the bamboo in boiling water before adding to your dish. 

 

Bamboo shoot, or labong, is a super affordable and hearty vegetable.

Photo by Majoy Siason