349 water chestnut recipes

Celery sukiyaki with thin-sliced flank steak, water chestnuts, and onions simmered in a savory soy-ginger broth. Serve over rice for a fast weeknight stir-fry.

Low-fat chicken casserole with water chestnuts, cream of chicken soup, and evaporated skim milk. A creamy, crunchy baked dish that's lighter than it tastes.

Classic Cantonese egg foo yung loaded with roast pork, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. A crispy, golden Chinese-American omelet ready in under an hour.

Ginger dip made with crystallized ginger, soy sauce, water chestnuts, and garlic stirred into mayo and sour cream. An Asian-inspired party dip ready in 10 minutes.

Grilled chicken salad with an Asian-style sesame soy dressing, fresh mango, toasted almonds, and water chestnuts. The same dressing marinates the chicken and dresses the salad.

Tender sweetbreads nestled in a velvety cream sauce with mushrooms and water chestnuts, topped with golden breadcrumbs and cheese. A classic offal casserole that turns humble organ meat into an elegant dinner.

Vibrant rice salad tossed with crisp vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and a tangy Asian-style dressing. Perfect way to transform leftover rice into a refreshing side dish or light lunch that travels well.

Chinese-American pepper steak stir-fry with sirloin strips, green bell peppers, onions, and water chestnuts in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. Fast, flavorful, and ready in about 35 minutes.

Turkey teriyaki stir-fry with snow peas, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and celery. A lean, colorful Asian-inspired dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Pork and ginger dumplings shaped into open-topped cups, topped with diced carrot for color, and steamed for 20 minutes. A classic Chinese shao mai dim sum recipe you can make at home in 30 minutes.

Louisiana-style Christmas crawfish stuffing with cornbread, Creole seasoning, bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Stuff it in your holiday bird or bake it as a bayou-flavored side dish.

Homemade Filipino lumpia from scratch with hand-made crepe-style wrappers, a pork and shrimp filling loaded with water chestnuts and bamboo shoots, and a tangy pineapple-ginger dipping sauce. Authentic party-tray classic.

Homemade Chinese egg rolls stuffed with roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and water chestnuts, fried golden and crispy. A classic appetizer with a crunchy shell and savory, textured filling.

Pork meatballs with shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and ginger, rolled in soaked rice and steamed until the grains turn translucent. A classic Chinese dim sum appetizer that's as fun to make as it is to eat.

Beef and mushroom stir-fry with bell pepper, snow peas, water chestnuts, and a soy-cornstarch glaze. A 30-minute Chinese-American weeknight dinner served over hot rice.

Smoked turkey salad with grapes, water chestnuts, walnuts, and celery in a curried hickory mayo dressing. The leftover-turkey salad with crunch in every bite.