Braised Chinese Lettuce And Chestnuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 x Or possibly
• 3 x Dry scallops
• 15 x Chestnuts
• 1 lb Chinese lettuce
• 1 x Or possibly
• 2 Tbsp. Oil
• 1 c. Stock
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. Water

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Soak dry scallops.
3. 2.
4. Shell chestnuts.
5. Cut Chinese lettuce in 2-inch cubes and blanch.
6. Shred scallops.
7. 3.
8. Heat oil.
9. Add in lettuce and stir-fry to coat with oil.
10. 4.
11. Add in stock, salt, scallops and chestnuts.
12. Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, till chestnuts are soft (about 20 min).
13. 5.
14. Blend cornstarch and cool water to a paste; then stir in to thicken.
15. Serve warm in a deep bowl.
16. VARIATION: In step 3, add in with the lettuce, dry mushrooms (soaked), sliced.