20 Bamboo Shoot (Labong) Recipes, Plus 3 Full Recipes
20 Bamboo Shoot (Labong) Recipes, Plus 3 Full Recipes
From Filipino classics to modern fusion, here’s how to put labong to work in your kitchen — including full recipes for Mala Bamboo Shoots, Bamboo Shoot Sisig, and Labong Fried Rice.
Labong is endlessly versatile — from traditional Filipino ulam to bold Sichuan-inspired flavors.
Traditional Filipino Bamboo Shoot Dishes
- Ginataang Labong — bamboo shoots simmered in coconut milk with chili and aromatics; a creamy, comforting ulam.
- Adobong Labong — a meat-free spin on adobo, braised in garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and pepper.
- Lumpiang Labong — sautéed labong used as lumpia filling, fried or served fresh with a peanut dip.
- Dinengdeng na Labong — an Ilocano vegetable soup with saluyot, squash, and bagoong.
- Pakbet na Labong — folded into the classic Ilocano mixed-vegetable dish with bagoong.
- Labong Atchara — sweet-tangy pickled bamboo shoots, a condiment for grilled meats.
Modern & Fusion Bamboo Shoot Recipes
- Bamboo Shoot Sisig — chopped labong sautéed with onion, chili, and a touch of mayo for a vegetarian pulutan.
- Mala Bamboo Shoots — a Sichuan-inspired dish with chili oil and numbing peppercorns (full recipe below).
- Labong Fried Rice — shredded bamboo shoots stir-fried with egg, garlic, and leftover rice (full recipe below).
- Thai-Inspired Bamboo Curry — simmered in green curry paste and coconut milk.
- Labong Pasta — tossed through garlic-oil pasta for crunch and body.
Quick Stir-Fries & Sides
- Ginisang Labong with Garlic — the simplest everyday preparation.
- Chili Garlic Labong — a punchy, fast side dish.
- Sesame-Ginger Bamboo Shoots — a nuttier, more aromatic take.
Preserves & Pickles
- Labong Atchara — the classic sweet-vinegar pickle.
- Spiced Labong Pickle — with chili and extra garlic for a sharper bite.
Full Recipe: Mala (Spicy Sichuan) Bamboo Shoots
Bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — Kawayan Farm’s spiced labong flavors are built for dishes like this.
Ingredients: 300g boiled bamboo shoots (drained and shredded), 2 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste), 1 tsp toasted ground Sichuan peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic (sliced), 1 thumb ginger (julienned), 1 small red bell pepper (sliced), 1 green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces), 1 tsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Instructions: Heat oil in a wok and sauté the Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 30 seconds. Add doubanjiang and chili oil, frying until aromatic. Toss in bell pepper and bamboo shoots, coating well. Season with soy sauce and sugar, and stir-fry until heated through. Finish with green onion and serve hot with rice.
Full Recipe: Bamboo Shoot Sisig
Bamboo Shoot Sisig — a vegetarian pulutan that holds its own on any sizzling plate.
Ingredients: 300g boiled bamboo shoots (finely chopped), 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2–3 finger chilies (sliced), 2 tbsp calamansi juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, cooking oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant. Add chopped bamboo shoots and stir-fry until lightly browned at the edges. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, stir through calamansi juice and mayonnaise, and top with sliced chili. Serve sizzling with rice, as pulutan, or on a sizzling plate.
Full Recipe: Bamboo Shoot Fried Rice
Labong Fried Rice — the fastest way to turn a jar of labong into a full meal.
Ingredients: 2 cups day-old cooked rice, 1 cup boiled bamboo shoots (shredded), 2 eggs (beaten), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cooking oil, chopped green onion, salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Scramble the eggs in oil, set aside. In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add bamboo shoots and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry until heated through. Return the egg to the pan, season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and toss well. Garnish with green onion and serve.
All these recipes start with one jar of Kawayan Farm Gourmet Labong — no boiling required.
These recipes start with one jar of ready-to-cook labong.
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