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Water chestnuts are a common delicacy in Asian countries.
They are highly versatile and can be enjoyed raw, boiled, fried, grilled, pickled or candied.
For example, water chestnuts are often peeled and either diced, sliced or grated into dishes such as stir-fries, omelets, chop suey, curries and salads, among others.
They can also be enjoyed fresh after washing and peeling, as they have a crispy, sweet, apple-like flesh. Interestingly, the flesh continues to stay crisp even after boiling or frying.
Some people choose to use dried and ground water chestnut as a flour alternative. This is because water chestnuts are high in starch, which makes them a great thickener.
Water chestnuts can be purchased fresh or canned from Asian food stores. *
