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Dried Bamboo Shoot from Nagaland
Discover our dried bamboo shoot, traditional strips prepared in Nagaland, in North-East India. Earthy, umami and slightly tangy to bring a unique depth to your pork and chicken curries and your dals.
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Dried bamboo shoot: the secret condiment of Naga cuisine
In Nagaland and across North-East India, fermented and dried bamboo shoot — locally called bastenga by the Lotha Nagas — is a staple of tribal cuisine. Harvested young and tender, the shoots are fermented and then dried into strips to concentrate their signature umami flavour and allow long-term storage without refrigeration. We source ours from Hornbill Food ("Hills Aroma"), a Nagaland house specialising in traditional North-East Indian products, so you can discover an ingredient still rare outside India.
Why choose dried strips?
Drying after fermentation concentrates the umami flavour and subtle tanginess of the bamboo while offering far better shelf life than the fresh or brined version. Simply rehydrate the strips in warm water before cooking to restore their tender texture and authentic taste — exactly as Naga households do every day.
Culinary uses:
- Rehydrate the strips for 20-30 minutes in warm water before adding to your dish
- Essential to traditional Naga pork curry, slow-cooked with chilli and ginger
- Adds an umami, tangy note to chicken curries and fish dishes
- Deepens dals and slow-cooked dishes with the fermented depth typical of the North-East
- Perfect in a chilli and garlic chutney
- Pairs well with colocasia leaves, sticky rice and slow-cooked Naga dishes
Origin and quality:
Our dried bamboo shoot comes from Nagaland, in North-East India, prepared using traditional methods by Hornbill Food.
Storage:
To preserve all its flavour, store your dried bamboo shoot in a dry place, away from light and humidity, in its airtight packaging.
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Rich in fibre, supports healthy digestion
Low in calories and fat
Traditionally fermented, a source of natural probiotics
Helps regulate cholesterol levels
Antioxidant properties
Strengthens the body's natural defenses
Promotes satiety, an ally for a balanced diet
Source of potassium and essential minerals
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Directly selected smallholder producers No Pesticides free Yes Vegetarian Yes Origin Nagaland, India Quality Premium Type Dried shredded shoot Taste profile Earthy, umami flavour, slightly tangy and fermented. Rehydrates in warm water before cooking to restore its full texture. Possible traces of allergens No major allergens identified. Packaged in a facility handling various food products.
Pourquoi choisir Dried Bamboo Shoot from Nagaland de La Table Indienne ?
Fraîcheur et qualité exceptionnelles
Nos épices sont importées directement d'Inde et conditionnées à la demande pour garantir une fraîcheur optimale. Contrairement aux épices vendues en grande surface qui peuvent rester des mois sur les étagères, nous veillons à ce que chaque épice conserve toute sa saveur et son arôme.
Authenticité et traçabilité
Chaque épice provient de régions spécifiques en Inde réputées pour leur savoir-faire. Nous travaillons directement avec des producteurs locaux qui cultivent leurs épices de manière traditionnelle, sans pesticides ni produits chimiques.
Comment bien utiliser cette épice ?
Pour révéler tous les arômes, nous recommandons de faire légèrement griller les épices entières à sec dans une poêle avant de les moudre. Conservez-les dans un endroit sec et à l'abri de la lumière pour préserver leur fraîcheur le plus longtemps possible.
Le saviez-vous ?
Les épices entières sont bien meilleures que les épices moulues
Consultez notre article de blog pour découvrir pourquoi les épices entières conservent mieux leurs arômes.
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Dried Bamboo Shoot from Nagaland
