118 chestnut recipes

Light, low-calorie Chinese soup with seven vegetables, tofu, and ginger-garlic infused chicken broth. Napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a clean, warming bowl.

Hawaiian turkey salad with brown rice, pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, macadamia nuts, apple, and a yogurt-pineapple juice dressing. A tropical main dish salad topped with toasted coconut.

Asian-style chicken in a creamy mushroom-teriyaki sauce with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and fresh mushrooms. A quick skillet dinner served over rice with chow mein noodles for crunch.

Bone-in chicken chunks marinated in wine and soy, wok-fried with mushrooms, celery, water chestnuts, and silky cornstarch gravy.

Homemade siopao steamed dumplings stuffed with a savory shrimp, ground pork, and water chestnut filling. Makes 30 pillowy buns from scratch, street-food style.

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.

Crisp asparagus stir-fried with mushrooms, green onions, bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a light soy-broth sauce. A crunchy, vibrant vegetable side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Bacon-wrapped rumaki with marinated chicken livers, water chestnuts, and scallions broiled until the bacon crisps. A retro tiki bar appetizer with soy-sherry-ginger soak.

More like a spring roll, this vegetarian appetizer wraps veggies in beancurd sheets ending up crispy on the outside and loaded on the inside.

Red lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans sauteed in sesame oil with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and warm spices like marjoram and nutmeg. A high-protein, plant-based stir-fry that's hearty and filling.

Kona Coast pizza on English muffins with Hawaiian ham and pineapple, hoisin-spiked sauce, water chestnuts, and mozzarella. A quick tropical pizza snack ready in 15 minutes.

Cantonese steamed chicken breast with dried black mushrooms, water chestnuts, and ginger in a soy-sherry-sesame marinade. Optional Chinese sausage adds sweet, smoky richness. Ready in 20 minutes of steaming.

Beef filet mignon crusted with chopped peanuts, chestnuts, and parsley, served with a ginger-orange August Moon sauce. An Asian-inspired steakhouse-worthy dinner.

Everyone loves this dish, even those who don't particularly like egg plant. The flavor virtually explodes with a lively combination of sweet, spicy, tart and savory followed by the refreshing crunch of fresh water chestnuts. Serve as a side dish or first course for Western menus.

Turkey salad with green grapes, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, and celery tossed in a peach yogurt soy dressing. A bright, no-cook way to use leftover turkey.

Crispy pan-fried vegetarian egg rolls stuffed with cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, water chestnuts, and soybeans. Serve as an appetizer or with brown rice for a full meal.