Water Chestnut Greats: Delicious Water Chestnut Recipes, The Top 100 Water Chestnut Recipes

Jo Franks

Description

You'll love this book, the recipes are easy, the ingredients are easy to get and they don't take long to make. Foodlovers turn to Water Chestnut Greats for information and inspiration.

Everything is in here, from the proverbial soup to nuts: Americanized Chicken Chop Suey, Asian Chicken And Noodles, Asian Chicken Pot Pie, Asian Rice Salad, Baked Spring Rolls With Crab, Basic Stir-Fried Shrimp, Szechwan Spiced Beef Shred, Teriyaki-Grilled Tuna with Water, Toasted Shrimp Appetizers, Turkey Cutlets With Mushroom And Water Chestnut Stuffing, Winter Melon Soup, Simplified (Doong Gwah Ton...and much much more!

This is a very satisfying book, however I would recommend you eat something before you read this book, or you won't be able to make it through without reaching for a skillet or saucepan!

Water Chestnut Greats is packed with more information than you could imagine. 100 delicious dishes covering everything, each employing ingredients that should be simple to find and include Water Chestnut. This cookbook offers great value and would make a fabulous gift.

This book will also give you enough inspiration to experiment with different ingredients since you'll find the extensive index to be extremely helpful.

The recipes are superb. Wonderfully easy to put together and you don't have to make or purchase a ton of condiments before you have a chance to play with them.

Yummy!!

Sujets

• Cuisine
• La cuisine et son histoire
• Cooking

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 14 décembre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781486458127
• Langue: English

Extrait

Water Chestnut Greats

Copyright © 2012 Jo Franks

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... iii Preface .......................................................................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1 A-M ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Americanized Chicken Chop Suey .................................................................. 1 Asian Chicken And Noodles ........................................................................... 2 Asian Chicken Pot Pie .................................................................................... 2 Asian Rice Salad............................................................................................. 4 Baked Spring Rolls With Crab ......................................................................... 4 Basic Stir-Fried Shrimp .................................................................................. 5 Bibb Lettuce Salad ......................................................................................... 7 Brown Rice Salad............................................................................................ 7 Caribbean Surprise ........................................................................................ 9 Cashew Chicken Chop Suey ........................................................................... 9 Cha Pao Tsu ................................................................................................ 10 Chicken Almond Stir Fry .............................................................................. 11 Chicken And Cashews.................................................................................. 12 Chicken Livers Wrapped In Bacon ................................................................. 13 Chicken W/ Cashews ................................................................................... 13 Chicken With Cashews - 1 ........................................................................... 14 Chicken-Spinach Salad With Bacon .............................................................. 15 Chinese American Thanksgiving Turkey ....................................................... 16 Chinese Coleslaw......................................................................................... 18 Chinese Egg Rolls ........................................................................................ 19 Chinese Lentil & Noodle Salad...................................................................... 20 Chinese Stew ............................................................................................... 21 Chinese: Basic Won Ton ............................................................................... 22 Chinese: Spicy Pork Strips with Black Fungus ............................................... 23 Citrus Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette ....................................................... 24 Crab And Shrimp Sui Mei ............................................................................. 25 Crispy Meat & Seafood Roll .......................................................................... 26

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Crispy Wontons ........................................................................................... 28 Crunchy Meatballs ....................................................................................... 29 Crunchy Spinach Dip (With Sourdough Bread) .............................................. 30 Crunchy Teriyaki Burgers ............................................................................. 31 Crunchy Tuna Salad ..................................................................................... 31 Curried Meatballs ........................................................................................ 32 Curried Shrimp And Macaroni Salad ............................................................. 33 Deep-Fried Shu-Mei .................................................................................... 34 Diabetic Meat-Filled Dumplings ................................................................... 35 Dim Sum ( Steamed Chinese Appetizers )..................................................... 36 Easy Cheese & Shrimp Gyozas...................................................................... 37 Egg Rolls ..................................................................................................... 39 Eight Jewel Chicken ..................................................................................... 39 Fresh Spring Spinach Salad .......................................................................... 40 Fried Dumplings With Hot Chili Sauce .......................................................... 41 Fried Rice With Eggs .................................................................................... 42 Fried Spring Rolls ........................................................................................ 43 Fried Won Tons ........................................................................................... 44 Garlic Chicken - Szechuan ........................................................................... 46 Green Pea Salad ........................................................................................... 47 Ground Turkey In Lettuce Cups.................................................................... 47 Ground Turkey In Lettuce Cups 2................................................................. 49 Gyoza .......................................................................................................... 50 Hawaiian Turkey Salad ................................................................................. 52 Hot And Sour Soup - Szechuan .................................................................... 52 Hot Chicken Salad........................................................................................ 54 House Special Chow Mein ............................................................................ 54 Impossible Asparagus Pie ............................................................................ 56 Kona Chicken Salad ..................................................................................... 56 Korean Salad ............................................................................................... 57 Lumpia Shanghai ......................................................................................... 58 Lumpia Shanghai 2 ...................................................................................... 59 Maui Chicken Sandwich ............................................................................... 60 Miniature Puff Appetizers And Fillings ......................................................... 61 Moo Goo Gai Pan ......................................................................................... 62

Chapter 2 N-Z ................................................................................................................................................64 Oriental Chicken Wontons............................................................................ 64 Oriental Meatballs Crunch............................................................................ 65 Oriental Mini Meat Loaves With Honey Garlic Sauce ...................................... 66 Oriental Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing ......................................... 66 Oriental Stuffed Chicken Rolls w/ Sweet-Sour Apricot Sauce ........................ 67

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Pearl Meatballs, Steamed ............................................................................. 69 Pork & Shrimp Potstickers ............................................................................ 70 Pork Sui Mei Dumplings ............................................................................... 71 Pot Stickers.................................................................................................. 72 Potstickers - 1 ............................................................................................. 73 Quail with Chestnut Seasoning and Grapes .................................................. 76 Rice Casserole ............................................................................................. 77 Rice-Vegetable Oriental Salad ...................................................................... 77 San Francisco Vegetable Soup Over Angel Hair Pasta.................................... 78 Sausage Cocktail Balls\sauce ( Leaf Basil ) .................................................... 79 Shrimp & Crab Toast On French Baguettes W Fresh Plum Sauce.................... 80 Shrimp Wonton Soup ................................................................................... 82 Siopow (Steamed Dumplings)....................................................................... 83 Smoked Chicken Salad ................................................................................. 84 Spinach Dip ................................................................................................ 85 Spinach Dip - 1 ........................................................................................... 86 Steamed Shao-Mai Dumplings With Young Ginger ....................................... 87 Steamed Translucent Dumpling ................................................................... 88 Stir Fry Beef and Spinach With Noodles ........................................................ 89 Stir Fry Chicken With Asparagus .................................................................. 90 Stir-Fried Chinese Chicken With Cashews .................................................... 91 Stir-fried Pork With Baby Corn ..................................................................... 92 Sukiyaki ....................................................................................................... 93 Szechuan Pasta Salad................................................................................... 94 Szechuan Soup ............................................................................................ 95 Szechuan Stir Fry - 2 ................................................................................... 96 Szechwan Pasta Salad .................................................................................. 97 Szechwan Spiced Beef Shred ........................................................................ 98 Teriyaki-Grilled Tuna with Water ................................................................. 99 Toasted Shrimp Appetizers ........................................................................ 100 Turkey Cutlets With Mushroom And Water Chestnut Stuffing ..................... 101 Winter Melon Soup, Simplified (Doong Gwah Ton ....................................... 103 Index .......................................................................................................................................... 104

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Notice of Rights

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Notice of Liability

The information in this book is distributed on an "As Is" basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the author nor the publisher shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the products described in it.

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Jo Franks

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Chapter 1 A-M

AMERICANIZED CHICKEN CHOP SUEY

4 servings Source:Water Chestnut Greats

2 chicken breast, skinned, halved & boned 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonginger, minced, crystallized 1cupcelery, sliced 5ounceswater chestnuts, sliced &

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1 onion, sliced 2cupschicken bouillon 2tablespoonssoy sauce

1cupmushrooms, sliced 1lb.bean sprouts, drained 2cupscooked rice ½cupslivered almonds

Cut chicken into strips about 2-inches long and 1/2-inch thick. Place in crockpot with salt, ginger, celery, water chestnuts, onions, bouillon, and soy sauce.

Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.

Turn control to high. Add mushrooms and bean sprouts.

Cover and cook on high 15 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with extra soy sauce, if desired.

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Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain.

Each serving provides: 307 Calories; 31.9 g Protein; 26.6 g Carbohydrates; 8 g Fat; 84.4 mg Cholesterol; 1155 mg Sodium.

ASIAN CHICKEN POT PIE

4 servings Source:Water Chestnut Greats

In a large skillet or wok, Sauté chicken, carrots, scallions and red bell pepper in oil until chicken is opaque and white, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soy sauce, celery, water chestnuts, garlic powder, white pepper and cilantro. Mix all ingredients together, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked egg noodles. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.

1 servings Source:Water Chestnut Greats

8ouncesuncooked medium egg noodles

ASIAN CHICKEN AND NOODLES

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1tablespoonvegetable or olive oil 1lb.boneless chicken breasts, (without skin) cut into julienne strips, (1 1/2 x 1/4-inch) 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1 bunch scallions, chopped ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced ¼cuplow-sodium soy sauce 1cupchopped celery 4ouncessliced water chestnuts ½teaspoongarlic powder ½teaspoonwhite pepper 1teaspoondried cilantro 2tablespoonstoasted almonds, (optional)

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4 6 oz boneless and skinless chicken breast ½teaspoonChinese black vinegar 1 head broccoli

½lb.water chestnuts 1 large carrot 1 stalk celery 1 small bok choy 2tablespoonsolive oil 2tablespoonscornstarch

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½teaspoonChinese 5 spice salt and pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2tablespoonschopped onion

1teaspoonchopped ginger 1cupchicken broth 8 sheets phyllo dough 2tablespoonsmelted butter 1tablespoonchopped Chinese chives 4 large rosemary sprigs

Cut chicken into 2-inch strips. Cut all vegetables into 2-inch strips and blanch. In a large skillet over high heat, sauté the chicken strips with the vinegar. Add in the cornstarch.

Season with 5 spice powder, salt and pepper. Add garlic, onion and ginger.

Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes. Add chicken stock and vegetables.

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Check seasoning. Chill.

Layer four 1/2-inch sheets of phyllo dough, brushing with butter in between sheets and place in a four inch pie tin. Repeat the process for four pans.

Divide equally the chicken mixture on each pan. Add chives. Fold the corners into the center.

Bake in a 400℉ oven for 12 minutes.

Transfer immediately to serving plates and garnish with rosemary sprigs.

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Yield: 4 servings

ASIAN RICE SALAD

6 servings Source:Water Chestnut Greats

2cupsleftover Asian rice pilaf 2 cloves garlic, minced (or

1teaspoonbottled) ½cupsliced water chestnuts coarsely chopped ¼cupthin carrot slices ¼cupthin celery slices 1tablespoonroasted peanuts, coarsely

Fluff leftover rice pilaf with a fork.

chopped 3tablespoonsoil, (preferably peanut) 1tablespoonrice or red, up to 3 wine vinegar ½teaspoonsugar

***OPTIONAL*** 3 green onions, (white and green tops), sliced

Add garlic, water chestnuts, carrots, celery, green onions and peanuts.

Combine oil, vinegar and sugar in a small jar, cover and shake to combine.

Pour over the salad and serve at once.

BAKED SPRING ROLLS WITH CRAB

4 servings Source:Water Chestnut Greats

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