349 water chestnut recipes

Steak and shrimp wonton filling with marinated beef, lemon-kissed shrimp, water chestnuts, and cilantro. A surf-and-turf twist for fried or boiled dumplings.

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.

Mongolian beef with crispy deep-fried sirloin tossed in a spicy dark soy and chili garlic sauce with ginger and green onions. Authentic wok technique with water chestnut flour coating.

Asian-inspired beef filets crusted in chopped peanuts, water chestnuts, and garlic, then baked and topped with a ginger-orange "August Moon" sauce. A retro fusion main dish for special occasions.

Serve as the first course of a traditional Chinese dinner or alone as a light nutritious supper.

Warm lentil salad with stir-fried carrots, celery, scallions, and water chestnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. High-fiber, diabetic-friendly, and served on crisp lettuce.

One of my favourite Chinese dishes, because my Chinese friend likes it so much, which is definitely a good sign. Lots of textures and tastes delicious. I sometimes use leftover rice instead of noodles to make a fried rice. Yum.

Oven-poached fish fillets with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, snow peas, and scallions in a soy-sesame-ginger court bouillon. A light, elegant Asian seafood dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Sichuan-style shredded pork with garlic sauce, tree ear mushrooms, celery, and water chestnuts. Deep-fried pork meets a spicy, tangy, sweet sauce in this bold Chinese classic.

Curried beef meatballs with almonds and water chestnuts, fried crisp and served in a sweet-and-sour pineapple curry sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties.

Lettuce cups with ground beef and tofu in a savory chili-garlic, hoisin, and sesame sauce. A lighter take on Chinese lettuce wraps with hidden tofu stretching the beef.

Crunchy marinated vegetable salad with corn, green beans, peas, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts in a tangy hot vinegar-dill dressing. Make-ahead Southern-style potluck favorite.

Homemade wontons filled with ground pork, chopped shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, and crunchy water chestnuts, seasoned with oyster sauce and soy. Includes step-by-step folding instructions for beginners.

Chinese chicken meatball soup with water chestnuts, snow peas, carrots, and green onions in a sherry-spiked broth. Light, fast, and full of crisp vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes.

Seafood strata layered with crab meat, oyster crackers, water chestnuts, and peas in a lobster bisque custard. Assembled the night before and baked golden for an easy brunch or dinner.

Stir up a tasty dinner in your wok with this simple recipe that is hassle free.