A COMPOSITION OF BAMBOO SHOOT (Bambusa merilliana) FERMENTED SIDE DISH

Abstract

Filipinos enjoy fermented side dishes as beloved table companions to their meals. These fermented foods form essential parts of many diets worldwide, prized by millions for their nutritive value, wholesome flavors, and effectiveness as a natural preservation method. Eating fermented side dishes provides probiotics that support gut health by balancing intestinal bacteria, aiding digestion, and enhancing nutrient absorption.This utility model discloses the composition of bamboo shoot fermented side dish from Bambusa merilliana (selected for low bitterness), involving multi-step processing-harvesting, peeling / slicing / boiling (twice with salt to detoxify), squeezing, mixing with carrots (pre-soaked in brine), garlic, ginger, scallions, a sugar-spice paste, fish paste, and vinegar - followed by 2-3 days room-temperature fermentation in jars which comprising the following ingredients: 1000 grams bamboo shoot strips, 10 grams minced garlic, 10 grams minced ginger, 5 grams chopped scallions, 100 grams julienne carrots, 120 grams vinegar, 20 grams fish paste, 100 grams sugar, 6 grams chili powder, 240 grams red pepper flakes.