Bamboo Shoots (Mang)

Description

Coming to Vietnam, the image of green bamboo trees surrounding rustic villages seems to be engraved in tourists’ mind as an unforgettable beauty. Not many guests know that bamboo shoots are regarded as a valuable source of food. According to scientific research, eating bamboo shoots is one of the best ways for you to lose weight and maintain good general health as they are high in dietary fiber and vitamins as well as mineral substance. While fresh bamboo shoots are commonly used in some kinds of soups in Vietnam, its fermented state is preferred to be eaten with a lot of dishes as a kind of Vietnamese Kimchi.