Ingredients
900 g fresh bamboo shoots, 60 g celery.
Seasonings
60 g minced garlic, 60 g chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 3 teaspoons MSG, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 4 tablespoons shrimp paste.
Steps
1. Remove the leaves from the celery, wash it clean, and cut into segments; peel the fresh bamboo shoots, wash them, cut into strips, blanch in boiling water until cooked, remove and rinse under cold water, drain well, place in a bowl, mix with salt, let sit for 30 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, sugar, white vinegar, MSG, chili powder, and salted shrimp paste, stirring well to create the pickling marinade.
3. Layer the celery segments and fresh bamboo shoot strips in a jar, evenly spreading a layer of pickling seasoning between every two layers. Place in a cool, shaded area to pickle for 24 hours. Remove and serve.