While I was shopping in the Korean market today, I saw "bamboo salt." Never heard of it or seen it before. I did a quick google & chow search. There are a few sites on google mentioning this salt has several medicinal usage to... (8 replies, last updated by meimei May 7, 2009)

, including Midam for Korean, Peking Duck House for Chinese and Mount Kisko for Japanese. Korea Palace is there, too, now that I think about it. (3 replies, last updated by billpitcher July 24, 2009)

of the dishes are vegan, w/, i think, a couple of offerings having some dairy in it, all noted on the menu. the place bills itself as vegetarian ‘soul food’ but the dishes aim for soul, japanese, korean, italian,... (1 reply, last updated by Sondra March 21, 2003)

Ah yes, you are right, fava beans. Funny, I grew up thinking of them as deep-fried and salted snacks, and now I have a hard time seeing them as vegetables. But back to stink beans – no, I’ve never seen anything like... (7 replies, last updated by foodfirst August 2, 2002)

I was in the local Asian market and purchased a 1 lb. bag of Korean Sea Salt, it was only $1.25. What is this especially good for? Can I use it like you would use Kosher salt? I have a French sea salt, but that was expensive in... (2 replies, last updated by GoalieJeff May 26, 2006)

i just got a 2 tier 14" chinese bamboo steamer as a gift and am looking for some of your best recepies and ideas on how to use it. i think this will be fun! (8 replies, last updated by nooodles September 29, 2005)

I had dinner at green bamboo. The results showed flaws, but also promise. I will definitely make return visit for further exploration. We didn’t order any vietnamese standards – no pho, no spring rolls, no bun, no... (1 reply, last updated by Michael L. March 15, 2001)

that when I don’t have to share with my wife). I’ve been trying to make Japanese pickled shoots from the fresh ones – menma for ramen – but I don’t have it right yet. Other than that, they’re... (2 replies, last updated by theSauce April 13, 2006)

layers of paper and put in sort of a cylindrical woven basket thing that holds maybe a pound of the bamboo. I’m not sure if they sell it loose. To use it, soak it in some water to remove most of the salt, then cut it up and... (16 replies, last updated by Wendy Lai January 14, 2003)

You can steam fish, eel, or meat in green bamboo tubes. Fill, seal ends (can use wads of banana leaf or carfefully placed foil) and place over coals. All tamales in Colombia are made wrapped in banana leaf. (8 replies, last updated by ctl98 March 11, 2007)

Any hints for preparing fresh bamboo shoots? I’ve read to peel, boil and chop them, but if there are any helpful hints out there, it would be appreciated! (6 replies, last updated by Bat Guano September 21, 2007)

prepared dishes, such as frogs' legs, salt-pepper shrimp, sha-cha beef, and others. However, for $1.99 more than the standard $10.95/person price you can have the hotpot. They bring a portable propane burner to your table, and... (2 replies, last updated by Wayne Keyser March 7, 2005)

Hi~! Where can one buy the best bamboo leaf wrapped dumplings around in LA? SGV okay, or elsewhere, just as long as it is delicious. Also, when listing a place (include name and address), please mention what kind of dumpling you... (14 replies, last updated by gj August 8, 2004)

& only Korean place down the street from my office, named Sharon Gardens. I have nothing to compare it to, so it could be the Taco Bell of Korean for all I know, but I am suddenly afraid there’s something great there I... (80 replies, last updated by Carolyn February 24, 2004)

We just got back from Worcester, Mass., where we had an excellent Vietnamese meal at the Bamboo Hut on 1394 main street. What stood out was the extreme care with which everything was made and presented — the food was very... (1 reply, last updated by leslie November 27, 2000)