Super Easy Fresh Cashew Nut Recipes to Make at Home

With their versatility, fresh cashew nuts can be used in a variety of dishes, from main courses to desserts, offering high nutritional value and rich flavors. Here, Chen Hao introduces some delicious and easy-to-make recipes featuring fresh cashew nuts.

Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews

This chicken stir-fry with cashews is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing ample vitamins, minerals, and protein.

Ingredients:

• 300g chicken breast
• 100g fresh cashew nuts
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• Minced garlic and shallots
• Seasonings: sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, white wine, seasoning powder, salt, pepper, cooking oil

Instructions:

• Roast the fresh cashews and remove their skins.
• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1cm thick). Dice the onion and bell pepper.
• Marinate the chicken with seasoning powder, pepper, white wine, sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce for 30 minutes.
• Sauté the minced garlic and shallots until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken and stir-fry.
• Add soy sauce, stir until the chicken is firm and the liquid reduces. Add the onion, bell pepper, and cashews, mix well, and turn off the heat.

Cashew Nut and Shrimp Salad

Cashew nut and shrimp salad is a specialty from Binh Phuoc, known for its unique and delicious flavor.

Ingredients:

• 300g shrimp
• 200g cashew nuts
• 1 mango
• 1 carrot
• Lemon or vinegar
• Cooking oil
• Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, pepper, garlic, chili
• Vietnamese coriander (rau răm)

Instructions:

• Boil the shrimp, peel, and devein them.
• Split the cashews, fry them until golden, then let them cool.
• Julienne the mango and carrot, soak in cold water with a bit of lemon juice for 5 minutes, then drain.
• Make the dressing: mix 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, and chili to taste.
• Mix the cashews, shrimp, mango, and carrot with the dressing, let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors, then add the Vietnamese coriander and mix well.

Vegan Cashew Nut Stir-Fried Noodles

This simple vegan cashew nut stir-fry is a great way to change up your daily vegetarian meals.

Ingredients:

• 100g straw mushrooms
• 200g leafy greens
• 2 pieces of tofu
• 200g stir-fry noodles
• 1 cucumber
• 100g fresh cashew nuts
• Minced dry garlic and shallots
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce

Instructions:

1. Clean the mushrooms and soak them in diluted saltwater, then quarter them.
2. Wash and cut the greens into finger-length pieces.
3. Gently wash the tofu, fry until golden, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
4. Blanch the noodles in boiling water.
5. Wash and julienne the cucumber.
6. Soak the cashews until soft, then blend them.

Stir-Fry Instructions:

• Sauté garlic and shallots with cooking oil, add the greens and stir-fry until soft, then add the mushrooms and stir-fry together. Season to taste and set aside.
• Add a little cooking oil to the pan, then add the tomato sauce and blended cashews, stir well.
• Add the noodles, stir-fried greens, and fried tofu to the pan, mix well to coat with the sauce, and adjust the seasoning.

With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create delicious and nutritious dishes for your family. Chen Hao hopes these suggestions help you make enticing meals with fresh cashew nuts, adding both nutrition and flavor to your family’s table.

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