Ferments & funk · fermented
Menma
Also called seasoned bamboo shoots, shinachiku
Lacto-fermented bamboo shoots, dried, rehydrated and simmered in soy sauce; a classic chewy-crunchy topping for ramen.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodBamboo shoots
Plain shoots lack the soy-sesame seasoning and fermented tang; simmer them in soy, sugar and sesame oil first.
- T2 · GoodPickled bamboo shoots
Sourer and funkier, less savoury-sweet; rinse and season with soy and sesame oil.
- T3 · In a pinchZha cai
A salty, crunchy pickle topping, but mustard tuber with chilli rather than bamboo. (use 0.5× the amount)
Cook with Menma