With the approaching of summer, Shakou Bamboo Shoots in Chancheng District will meet its harvest season under favorable natural conditions. For people who love bamboo shoots, Shakou Bamboo Shoot is definitely their first choice.

Shakou Bamboo Shoots, crowned as “Best Bamboo Shoot in China”, is well-known for its fresh and sweet taste. It was served at the state banquet during Richard Nixon’s visit to China in 1972.Growing on fertile soil and moist sandy land, Zhangcha Shakou bamboo shoots have very high requirements on the environment.

Frying, cooking, stewing... bamboo shoots can be made into countless classic dishes by Foshan People and each dish ultimately reflects the sweet taste and crispy texture - the original flavor of bamboo shoots.Another authentic way to cook Shakou Bamboo Shoots is to cut them into shreds and put them into porridge, which is the freshest recipe for Foshan people.

In Foshan dialect, the word "bamboo shoot (笋)" means "good luck". According to Compendium of Materia Medica, a medical book, eating bamboo shoots can dissolve phlegm and clear heat for the body.

Author | Eleanor

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