Braised Chinese Lettuce And Chestnuts Recipe

I never know how such a simple recipe of Braised Chinese Lettuce And Chestnuts can taste so awesome. There are still many people who rave about this Braised Chinese Lettuce And Chestnuts I made at home for a get-together party. Worth your time!

Summary

CuisineChineseMethodStir Fry
Main IngredientVegetable

Ingredients

 
2 or 3 dried scallops
 
15 chestnuts
 
1 pound Chinese lettuce
 
1 or 2 tablespoons oil
 
1 cup stock
 
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
1 teaspoon cornstarch
 
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Soak dried scallops.
2. Shell chestnuts. Cut Chinese lettuce in 2-inch cubes and blanch. Shred scallops.
3. Heat oil. Add lettuce and stir-fry to coat with oil.
4. Add stock, salt, scallops and chestnuts. Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, until chestnuts are soft
5. Blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste; then stir in to thicken.

Comments

Arti says :

I don't live in a region where fresh scallops are easily available. What seafood could I substitute instead? Is that an option?
Posted on: 26 September 2011 - 7:25am

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