It’s a lot of work trying to keep the bamboo groves in neat condition. They grow very fast so I always give bamboo shoots to villagers and others who Iike to eat bamboo shoots. Sometimes I just allow them to search and cut as much bamboo shoots as they want. Poorer families could sell boiled bamboo shoots and make some money. My gardener made pickled bamboo shoots which will keep over a year. So people could have delicious bamboo curry while bamboo shoots are out of season.
You have to boil them in boiling water for ten minutes before cooking bamboo shoots.i