Especias y Hierbas

Bamboo skewer

Bamboo skewer
Popularity 115 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Bamboo skewer

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

115 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Bamboo skewer is a thin, elongated utensil made from bamboo, a strong and flexible plant that grows primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, as well as in Latin America. In the context of cooking, bamboo skewers are commonly used as tools for piercing, skewering, or serving food, especially in Oriental recipes such as sushi, kebabs, and dim sum.

This ingredient is highly valued for its natural strength and its ability to not transfer flavors to food, in addition to being biodegradable and eco-friendly. In the kitchen, they help maintain presentation and allow for easy handling of delicate ingredients.

In Hispanic America, the bamboo skewer is also known by other names depending on the region, such as brocheta, pincho, or palito. These terms may vary by country, but they generally refer to the same utensils used for cooking or serving small pieces of skewered food.

Therefore, the bamboo skewer is essential in recipes that require skewering ingredients for grilling, baking, or as appetizers, providing functionality and an attractive aesthetic in the presentation of dishes.

Nutritional Properties

2.2g
fiber
13mg
calcium
7mcg
folate
0.9mg
iron
532mg
potassium
27
calories
31mg
magnesium
2.6g
proteins
4mg
vitamin c
0.3g
total fats
5.6g
carbohydrates

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