It’s no accident that we made it our emblem. This plant is used in many areas, which we have taken care to explain and highlight in our blog “L’éco Mag”.
Bamboo, a cooking ingredient
In addition to appearing in surface coverings, it integrates the ranges of utensils related to tableware and is used in the manufacture of many accessories. It is a recognized ingredient used in Asian cuisine. As a bonus, here are a few recipes for dishes based on bamboo shoots, enough to make you bring out your kitchen knife case as well as your best apron.
Chicken with bamboo shoots
Preparation for 2 people:
Ingredients
- 320 g chicken breast
- 1/2 egg beaten into an omelet
- 100 g bamboo shoots
- 1 teaspoon black bean paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 10 cl chicken stock
- 1 heaping teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1 piece fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pepper Mill
- Oil
Preparation steps
- On a cutting board, slice your chicken breast into cubes and, using a garlic press, crush your ginger and garlic clove.
- In a bowl, mix your preparation with the cornstarch, add the water, then a tablespoon of soy sauce oil, as well as the respective amounts mentioned above of garlic, ginger, sugar and pepper. Add your chicken cubes and let marinate for 1 hour.
- Mix the bean paste into the stock. Drain using a colander and rinse the bamboo shoots.
- Grease a non-stick pan or preferably a wok with a drizzle of olive oil, then roast the chicken until browned. Add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 5 min. Add the stock a ladleful at a time, and serve after 1 minute.

Shrimp salad with bamboo shoots
Preparation for 4 people:
Ingredients
- 20 pink shrimp
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 jar bamboo shoots
- 50 g fresh herbs (mint or coriander, or both according to your taste)
- 1 handful of cashews
Preparation steps
- Peel the shrimp
- Cut the shrimp in half without separating them completely
- Cut your bell peppers into julienne strips or cubes
- Cut your bamboo shoots into squares
- Crush the cashews
Add everything to a salad bowl; feel free to add a few extra vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes, for example.
Not forgetting the very important vinaigrette.
Citrus salad dressing (light)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a blender and then blend, or combine everything in a bowl using a whisk. Serve the salad on the side.
Only 32 calories for one tablespoon of soy sauce, no saturated fat.
Bamboo kitchen utensils for travelers
Where bamboo really belongs is in the world of travel. We have taken care, within our collection, to include a selection of practical quality accessories and products for cooking, as well as original and clever accessories for travelers and people who are often on the move, such as: the insulated bottle, the bamboo straw and its cleaning brush, our reusable cutlery set... In short, don't hesitate to take a look at our wide range of bamboo kitchen utensils.Accessory selection