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Crunchy White Vegetables in Chinese Cuisine: Water Chestnuts

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Explore the delightful world of water chestnuts, the crunchy white vegetables that add texture and flavor to a variety of Chinese dishes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Water Chestnuts
  • Bean Sprouts
  • Bamboo Shoots
  • Bok Choy

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel fresh water chestnuts.
  2. Slice or dice them as needed for your dish.
  3. For stir-fries, add water chestnuts towards the end of cooking to maintain their crunch.
  4. Blanch canned water chestnuts in boiling water for 30 seconds for enhanced flavor.
  5. Enjoy in salads, stir-fries, and as appetizers.

Notes

Fresh water chestnuts provide a sweeter taste compared to canned. Rinse canned water chestnuts well before use.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Vegetable Dish
  • Method: Stir-frying, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 4.8g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.94g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg