If possible, buy cooked chestnuts from the roasted chestnut vendor, because they have a deliciously smoky flavour. Remove the shells and papery skin while the chestnuts are hot. You can also use ...

Look for fresh Chinese (or lo mein–style ... about 1 minute. Add water chestnuts; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add bean sprouts; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 1 ...

The American Chestnut Foundation, among others, has been trying for decades to breed a hybrid that is mostly American in genetics but with the fungus-fighting traits of the Chinese type.

You can buy the yau ja gwai from many congee shops and some Chinese bakeries. These taste best freshly fried, but if you must cook them in ... Peel the water chestnuts and rinse them thoroughly ...

Prepare to impress your loved ones with these creative and delicious water chestnut treats. Video Credit: My Mom's Chinese Recipes/ YouTube A tasty twist on the traditional Indian dessert is water ...