329 water chestnut recipes

Moo goo gai pan is the classic Chinese chicken and mushroom stir fry: tender sliced chicken with snow peas, water chestnuts and a light, glossy white sauce. Fresh, crunchy and easy to make gluten-free.

Sirloin tips browned and braised in red wine, soy sauce, and beef bouillon with mushrooms, snow peas, and water chestnuts. Served over rice with a thick, glossy gravy. Includes a Western-style noodle variation.

Restaurant-style chow mein with crispy noodles, shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork, and colorful vegetables in savory oyster sauce. Recreate your favorite takeout at home in one hour.

Creamy chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and celery baked under a flaky crescent roll crust topped with shredded cheese and slivered almonds. A crunchy, bubbly crowd-pleaser.

Brown rice salad tossed with French dressing, water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A crunchy, make-ahead cold rice salad for potlucks and picnics.

Garlic shrimp and vegetables stir-fry with celery cabbage, water chestnuts, peas, and green onions in a soy-cornstarch sauce. A 40-minute Chinese-style dinner served over rice.

Asian-style crunchy meatballs mix ground beef with water chestnuts and soy sauce, then coat them in crushed chow mein noodles for a deep-fried crunchy shell. Retro party appetizer.

Sizzling rice soup simmers a clear chicken broth with chicken, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts, finished with crispy fried rice that audibly sizzles when added to each bowl. Classic Chinese restaurant favorite.

Chicken Regency salad with artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, green olives, and butter-toasted pecans in Italian dressing. Marinated overnight for deep flavor, served cold on lettuce.

Ginger chicken stir-fry with soy sauce, sherry, and brown sugar served over quick-cooking rice and vegetables. A complete weeknight dinner in about 25 minutes.

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.

Microwave cashew chicken chop suey with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a ginger-soy sauce. A quick Chinese-American classic on the table in 40 minutes.

Chicken almond stir-fry with bok choy, snow peas, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and a soy-ginger glaze. Topped with golden wok-toasted almonds and served over rice.

Interactive Chinese hot pot with beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables cooked tableside in simmering broth. A fun, social dining experience perfect for gatherings.

Seven layer salad with crisp iceberg, water chestnuts, peas, and a sweet parmesan-mayo dressing, finished with bacon and hard-boiled egg. A make-ahead potluck classic that chills overnight.

Stir-fried vegetables with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and spinach in soy sauce. A crunchy, vegan wok-tossed side dish ready in 30 minutes.