Did you know that the ancestors of our fluffy friends, the pandas, were once carnivores? Today, however, pandas feed on bamboo 99% of the time. Just five months after weaning, a panda baby starts to nibble on bamboo.
Bamboo: A Superfood Not Just for Pandas
Although we humans cannot consume bamboo in the same quantity as pandas, there are still many reasons why bamboo shoots should be part of our diet. These little powerhouses are rich in vitamins such as C and B6 and minerals like potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. They not only boost the immune system of our little ones but also promote healthy gut flora thanks to their high fiber content.
Delicious and Kid-Friendly Bamboo Recipes
Bamboo Rice Cakes
A perfect, simple, and nutritious lunch that you can easily adapt to your children's favorite vegetables:
- Cut 100 g of bamboo shoots into small strips.
- Add water to a large pot, add some salt, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in 400 ml of coconut milk cream until fully dissolved.
- Add 400 g of rice, let it come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the rice swell.
- Once the rice is ready, mix in the bamboo strips.
- Form small cakes from the rice-bamboo mixture.
- Heat some oil in a pan and fry the cakes on both sides until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Nutritious Bamboo Soup
For a hearty warm meal that includes fresh, frozen, or dried bamboo shoots, you will need:
- 200 g bamboo shoots
- 1 liter of chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
Optional: chicken meat or tofu, cut into small pieces
- Prepare the bamboo shoots (peel and blanch fresh ones, use frozen directly, soak and blanch dried ones).
- Bring the broth to a boil, add ginger and spring onions, and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the bamboo shoots (and optionally meat or tofu) and let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes.
And to make mealtime even more enjoyable, we are excited to introduce our new, waterproof bibs in Panda Design. But not just the bibs, also baby sleeping bags, sleeping bags with legs, pyjamas, ponchos are available in the cute panda design. Our latest panda collection is inspired by the gentleness and peaceful aura of pandas, designed to wrap your little ones in comfort and joy.
