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Complete guide to cooking with water chestnuts.

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Water chestnutsAlso known as high melon, high bamboo shoots, and considered a delicacy.Due to its rich nutritional value, it is known as "water ginseng", which indicates its high reputation among people.Water chestnuts also have the effects of removing heat, quenching thirst, dehumidifying, and promoting bowel movement. When combined with other vegetables, the taste is excellent.

Comprehensive guide to preparing water chestnuts

Water chestnutsWood ear mushroomsStir-fried meatTechnique

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IngredientsPreparation

BeefMeat, water chestnuts, wood ear mushrooms, oil, salt, chili peppers,Green peppersRed peppersGreen onionsGingerCooking wine, fragranceVinegar,Soy sauceYak butter.

Method steps

1. Wash all ingredients thoroughly. Cut the beef, water chestnuts, wood ear mushrooms, green and red peppers, ginger, and chili peppers into strips.

2. Add, ginger, and soy sauce to the beef strips, and stir well.

3. Heat the pot with oil, then add the beef strips and stir-fry until cooked.

4. Keep the oil in the pot, add ginger, chili peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant.

5. Add the water chestnut strips, wood ear mushroom strips, and season with salt, green and red peppers, vinegar, and yak butter.

6. Finally, add small chopped green onions before serving.

Technique for stir-fried beef with water chestnuts

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Ingredient preparation

PorkWater chestnuts, oil, salt,, starch, ginger, soy sauce,Chicken powder.

Method steps

1. Wash the pork and cut it into thin slices.

2. Wash the water chestnuts, cut them in half, then cut them into slices;Wash the ginger and cut it into strips.

3. Add the sliced pork to appropriate amounts of starch, salt, and, and stir well. Let it stand for half an hour.

4. Heat the pot with oil, add the marinated pork and stir-fry until it changes color.

5. In another pot, pour in appropriate oil, add ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

6. Add the water chestnut slices and stir-fry until softened. Add appropriate amounts of salt and stir-fry with the pork for about 2 minutes.

7. Add appropriate amounts of soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.

8. Finally, add appropriate amounts of chicken powder and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve.

Technique for braised water chestnuts

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Ingredient preparation

Water chestnuts, oil, salt, ginger,Star aniseSoy sauce, old soy sauce, yellow wine,White sugar.

Method steps

1. Wash the water chestnuts and cut them into chunks.Wash the ginger and cut it into slices.

2. Heat the pot with oil, add appropriate amount of oil and heat to 70% when it's hot, add ginger and star anise and stir-fry.

3. Add the water chestnut chunks and stir-fry for about 3 minutes on low heat. Open the lid and stir-fry again for 3 minutes.

4. When the water chestnuts are slightly yellow, add a little yellow wine, soy sauce, old soy sauce, salt, and white sugar, add a little water, and cover for about 3 minutes.

5. Open the lid and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Serve.