How to make water chestnuts delicious
Recently, discussions on healthy eating and seasonal ingredients have continued to rise across the Internet. As a seasonal ingredient in autumn, water chestnut has become the focus of many food bloggers and health enthusiasts because of its unique taste and nutritional value. This article will combine hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to introduce you to the various delicious ways of water chestnuts in detail, and attach relevant data for reference.
1. Nutritional value and popular discussions of water chestnuts

Water chestnut is rich in starch, protein, vitamins B1, B2 and C, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals. It is a low-calorie, high-nutrition food. Recent discussions about water chestnuts on social platforms have mainly focused on cooking, combination and health benefits.
| platform | hot topics | Volume of discussions (last 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| #Autumn seasonal ingredients# | 125,000 | |
| little red book | N ways to eat water chestnuts | 87,000 |
| Douyin | Simple and easy water chestnut delicacy | 153,000 |
2. Tips for purchasing and handling water chestnuts
1.Buying Tips: Choose water chestnuts with hard shells, bright colors, and no cracks. Fresh water chestnuts have a delicate fragrance.
2.Treatment method: Rinse with clean water first, then use a brush to remove the dirt on the surface. The shells are easier to peel after they are cooked.
3. Various delicious ways to make water chestnuts
1. Boiled water chestnuts
This is the simplest way to preserve the original flavor of water chestnuts.
Steps:
- Wash the water chestnuts and put them into the pot.
- Add appropriate amount of water and a little salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2. Stir-fried pork slices with water chestnuts
The sweetness of the water chestnuts and the tenderness of the meat slices are perfectly combined, making it a homely delicacy.
Steps:
- After the water chestnuts are cooked, peel and slice them, and the lean meat is sliced and marinated.
- Heat the pan with cold oil, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add the meat slices and stir-fry until it changes color.
- Add water chestnut slices, add light soy sauce and salt and stir-fry evenly.
3. Water chestnut pork ribs soup
Autumn nourishing soup, rich in nutrients and mellow in taste.
Steps:
- Blanch the pork ribs and put them into a casserole together with water chestnuts and ginger slices.
- Add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add salt to taste before serving and sprinkle with chopped green onion.
4. Sweet and sour water chestnuts
Sweet and sour appetizer, suitable as an appetizer or as an appetizer.
Steps:
- Boil the water chestnuts, peel them, and fry them until the surface is slightly brown.
- Leave the base oil in the pot, add sugar, vinegar and light soy sauce to make sweet and sour sauce.
- Add water chestnuts, stir-fry evenly, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Innovative eating methods recommended by netizens
| Innovative practices | Reasons for recommendation | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Water chestnut milkshake | Creamy taste and rich in nutrients | 4.5 stars |
| Water chestnut salad | Low calorie and healthy, suitable for weight loss | 4.2 stars |
| Water chestnut glutinous rice porridge | Warming and nourishing | 4.7 stars |
5. Cooking Tips
1. Water chestnuts should not be eaten together with honey as they may cause discomfort.
2. People with spleen and stomach deficiency should not consume excessive amounts.
3. Add a little salt when cooking water chestnuts to enhance the sweetness.
Autumn is the best time to enjoy water chestnuts, and I hope the various methods introduced in this article can provide you with inspiration. Whether it is simple boiling or creative sweet and sour cooking, the unique flavor of water chestnuts can shine on the table. Go to the market to buy fresh water chestnuts and try them!
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