Jinghong Bitter Bamboo Shoots

Jinghong Bitter Bamboo Shoots

　　Jinghong Bitter Bamboo Shoots

　　Bitter bamboo shoots are a favorite vegetarian dish among the Dai people. The way they are eaten is highly dependent on condiments, which are called "nanmi" by locals. Nanmi can be made from fish, shrimp, or crabs, but the simplest and most common version is made from tomatoes. To enjoy them, simply dip the cooked bitter bamboo shoots in the "nanmi." At this point, the bitter bamboo shoots are both bitter and fragrant, spicy and tangy, with bitterness being the dominant flavor—but the Dai people have a unique taste for bamboo shoots; the more bitter, the more they love them.