Bamboo Shoot Larb [Laab] (Laj Ntsuag Xyoob)

Name: Bamboo Shoot Larb [Laab] (Laj Ntsuag Xyoob)
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 pound bamboo shoot tips [I used singing bird brand] (rinsed); VEGETABLE STOCK---; 4 cups water; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 onion (rough cut); 4 cloves garlic (smashed); 3 cilantro roots or stems; 1/2 tsp crushed white peppercorns; DRESSING---; 1/2 tsp chili powder or fresh chili peppers(add more if desire); 1 ½ TBSP of fish sauce; 1 ½ tsp of chicken bouillon powder; 1 TBSP of lime juice; 2 Garlic (finely minced); 2 lemongrass (minced or slice); OPTIONAL: Padaek (I usually don't like to add padaek in my cooking, but you have the option to); HERBS---; 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped); 1 cup green onion (slice); 1/2 cup culantro (chopped); 1 shallots (sliced); 2 tablespoons of toasted rice powder; OPTIONAL: Basil, Mint, Dill, etc