Ingredient

Water chestnut

Water chestnut is a wholesome ingredient featured in 9 Nourilo recipes — most often in soups, congee & porridge and tonic drinks & waters. It is traditionally enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Often used in recipes for

Respiratory & Lung Wellness · 6 Everyday Balance · 5 Cooling & Summer Heat · 4 Digestive Wellness · 4

Recipes with Water chestnut

Soups

Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup

Traditionally used to moisten dryness and soothe the throat in autumn and winter

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Traditionally clears heat and supports urination during a feverish childhood cold

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee

Low-purine foods traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease gout discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls

Soups

Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

Traditionally moistens and nourishes yin, whets the appetite and generates fluids

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Xue Geng Tang (Jellyfish and Water-Chestnut Soup)

Traditionally moistens the lungs and eases a dry cough

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Water Chestnut Congee

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, calming thirst, and supporting digestive balance

⏱ 100 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Celery, Water Chestnut and Free-Range Chicken Stir-Fry

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and providing a light, refreshing everyday dish

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Water Chestnut, Chayote and Crucian Carp Soup

traditionally helps clear mild internal heat while supporting digestion and easing coughs

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 5–6 bowls

Soups

Green Olive, Green Radish, Water Chestnut & Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, soothe sore throat, detoxify, and support bone development in children

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls / whole family

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