Monday, February 13, 2012

I need an EASY salad or accompaniment Chinese recipe that uses water chestnuts?

NOT that popular one with bacon!I need an EASY salad or accompaniment Chinese recipe that uses water chestnuts?
250g (8 oz) fresh water chestnuts or 1 small can, drained

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 tablespoon lard or oil

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon sugar



1/4 cup diced cooked pork



1/4 cup chopped cooked prawns

1/4 cup flaked crab meat

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

3 or 4 very tender citrus leaves, chopped



2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped



Method :

Wash and peel fresh water chestnuts and cut into slices, then into strips. If using canned chestnuts, drain and cut in similar fashion. Fry the onion and garlic in hot fat on medium heat, taking care not to let them burn. Combine fish sauce, lemon juice and sugar in a dressing with the onions and garlic. Combine chestnuts, pork, prawns and crab meat in a bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss to mix, arrange in serving dish and garnish with the chopped leaves and chilies.





1can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

1can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

4teaspoons packed brown sugar

2tablespoons white vinegar

1tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

2teaspoons cornstarch

1/4cup water

1-1/2cups chicken broth or stock

4split chicken breast halves, skinned and boned





Preparation: 1.In small saucepan, combine mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water. Cook until mixture becomes clear and thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In large skillet, bring broth to a simmer. Pound chicken breasts with meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken in skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from poaching liquid. Place on serving platter. Heat sauce if needed; spoon sauce over chicken.I need an EASY salad or accompaniment Chinese recipe that uses water chestnuts?
This one sounds goodI need an EASY salad or accompaniment Chinese recipe that uses water chestnuts?
will this work?

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