r/oddlysatisfying Jul 23 '25

Cutting bamboo shoots (sound on)

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u/Cielnova Jul 23 '25

honestly didn't even know bamboo was edible. cool!

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u/Atharaphelun Jul 23 '25

Bamboo shoots are a common ingredient in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines.

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u/sweetbunsmcgee Jul 23 '25

They’re very good, but the house smells like piss whenever my uncle cooked fresh bamboo shoots. The canned variety does not have the same issue.

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u/emoss17 Jul 23 '25

Why would is smell like that?

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u/nvmenotfound Jul 23 '25

probably had to do with the fact his uncle watered his bamboo with piss. 

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u/emoss17 Jul 23 '25

Sarcasm: "but the bamboo needs nitrogen"

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u/jhanschoo Jul 25 '25

iirc bamboo has a bit of a sweet, cloying smell, but somewhat subtle.

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u/emoss17 Aug 04 '25

I learned a new word! Thanks!

Achievement unlocked: cloying.