also: しなチク
seasoned bamboo shoots; menma
Refers to bamboo shoots that have been boiled, sliced, fermented, dried or salt-preserved, then rehydrated in hot water and sea salt. Commonly used as a topping for ramen. The term 支那竹 is considered sensitive due to the historical connotations of 支那; the modern neutral term is メンマ.
See also: メンマ
I topped the ramen with seasoned bamboo shoots.
These seasoned bamboo shoots have a nice crunchy texture.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading しなちく is restricted to this form.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling. The reading しなチク is restricted to this form.
Compound of 支那 (Shina, an old name for China) and 竹 (take, bamboo). The term reflects the Chinese origin of the preparation method. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.