Chinese Water Chestnuts
Delight your taste buds with the crisp, refreshing crunch of Chinese Water Chestnuts, a quick and flavorful side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes! Featuring tender slices of water chestnuts stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, this dish strikes the perfect balance of textures and umami-packed flavors. A touch of green onions adds brightness, while optional red chili slices deliver a pop of heat and color. Perfect as a side for steamed rice or your favorite Chinese entrees, this recipe is incredibly simple yet irresistibly satisfying. Whether you’re using fresh or canned water chestnuts, this elegant dish will elevate your meal with its authentic, restaurant-quality flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (sliced) fresh or canned water chestnuts
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (minced) ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks (sliced into 1-inch pieces) green onions
- 1 small (thinly sliced for garnish) red chili (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh water chestnuts, peel them and rinse thoroughly. Slice them into thin, even pieces. If using canned water chestnuts, drain and rinse well before slicing.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Toss in the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to heat through and absorb the flavors.
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to the pan, stirring well to coat the water chestnuts evenly.
Season with the salt and ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Add the sliced green onions and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted yet vibrant.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with thin slices of red chili for added heat and visual appeal, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer alongside steamed rice or other Chinese dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2218 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
