“Taiwan’s Green Gem” – Silky, Sweet, and Bursting with Summer Flavor

▲ Green bamboo shoots are tender, sweet, and savory – a true culinary treasure of Taiwan’s summer. (Photo / Provided by the establishment)

Reported by Travel Center / Taipei

May officially marks the beginning of early summer. As the weather gets hotter, appetite tends to decline, prompting restaurants and hotels to adjust their menus and cooking methods according to the season and customer preferences. Among the must-try seasonal ingredients for food lovers in Taiwan every summer, “green bamboo shoots” are definitely at the top of the list.

Also known as “Taiwan’s Green Gem,” green bamboo shoots are in season starting from May. In tune with the season, Taipei Dynasty Hotel has introduced five Chinese dishes featuring green bamboo shoots. Leveraging the shoots’ naturally fine texture, minimal fiber, and fragrant, sweet taste, the dishes are prepared using methods such as “char-grilling,” “stir-frying,” “stewing,” “stuffing,” and “souping.” Paired with other ingredients, they present a range of delights including “Miso-Glazed Fresh Bamboo Shoots,” “Algae-Flavored Green Bamboo Shoots,” “Crab Roe Bamboo Shoot Skin Stew,” “Crystal Fresh Bamboo Shoot Dumplings,” and “Bamboo Shoot & Pork Rib Soup.” Ordering any one of these dishes comes with a complimentary Japanese-inspired appetizer, expertly crafted by the hotel’s Japanese cuisine chef – essentially enjoying two delicious dishes in one, bringing a refreshing touch to the hot summer days.

 
▲ Left: “Miso-Glazed Fresh Bamboo Shoots” features halved green bamboo shoots grilled until the butter melts, then cubed and served with Hokkaido scallops and shrimp, topped with a specially prepared miso sauce. Right: “Crab Roe Bamboo Shoot Skin Stew” slices the bamboo shoots thinly and pairs them with soybean sprouts, served in a rich crab roe sauce for a unique and fresh flavor. (Photo / Provided by the establishment)

 
▲ Left: “Bamboo Shoot & Pork Rib Soup” uses a traditional-style bundle made by tying shiitake mushrooms, pork loin, and pork belly with dried cucumber, simmered together with fresh bamboo shoots, clams, and pickled vegetables for an authentic nostalgic Taiwanese dish. Right: “Crystal Fresh Bamboo Shoot Dumplings” are hand-made with wrappers filled with diced bamboo shoots and pickled mustard greens, presented in the style of Cantonese dim sum. (Photo / Provided by the establishment)

The “Early Summer Green Bamboo Shoots Double Delight” promotion by Taipei Dynasty Hotel runs from May 1 to June 30. Simply order any of the summer green bamboo shoot dishes at the Yulanxuan Chinese Restaurant to receive a complimentary Japanese-style appetizer. For details, please contact Taipei Dynasty Hotel’s service hotline at (02)2719-7199, extension Yulanxuan.