Qiantang bamboo shoots with fermented greens 倒笃春笋
Qiantang bamboo shoots with fermented greens is featured among the local specialties of Hangzhou.
Spring bamboo shoots are cooked with intensely flavored fermented mustard greens. Try this Qiantang dish with plain rice to balance its savory saltiness.
How it is made
Spring bamboo shoots are cooked with daoducai, a preserved mustard green made through drying, salting and fermentation. The greens supply much of the dish's seasoning.
Flavour & texture
The shoots offer a fresh, tender-crisp bite against the greens' concentrated savory aroma. It is a small-ingredient pairing with a pronounced flavor contrast.
Local roots & traditions
Daodu spring shoots are associated with Qiantang's local spring cooking in the Hangzhou area.
How to order Qiantang bamboo shoots with fermented greens
Ask whether fresh spring shoots are in season and pair the dish with plain rice.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 倒笃春笋 for Qiantang bamboo shoots with fermented greens. Ask whether fresh spring shoots are in season and pair the dish with plain rice.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.