Date: 11/29/2025 11/30/2025
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Shilin Long
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Braised Chestnuts with Chinese Cabbage
Summary:
Braised chestnuts with Chinese cabbage is a mild, tender, and nourishing vegetarian dish perfect for comforting family meals.
Ingredients:
Chestnuts 150g (pre-cooked or peeled raw chestnuts)
Chinese cabbage 300g (cut into chunks)
Ginger 3 slices
Salt to taste
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
White pepper powder a pinch
Water 400ml
Vegetable oil appropriate amount
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Ingredients:
Cut the cabbage into chunks. Use pre-cooked chestnuts or peel and cook raw ones. Slice the ginger.
2.Sauté the Ginger:
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and stir-fry the ginger slices until aromatic.
3.Add Vegetables and Chestnuts:
Add cabbage and stir-fry until slightly softened, then add the chestnuts and mix well.
4.Simmer with Seasoning:
Pour in water and soy sauce. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes to soften and enhance the flavor.
5.Season and Serve:
Add salt and white pepper powder. Cook for 1 more minute, then serve warm when the sauce slightly thickens.
