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Water Chestnuts

I have some tinned water chestnuts left over from last night - could I freeze them. It was 80p for a small tin - so don't really want to waste them!
#44   £168.41/£2023

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  • twiz21
    twiz21 Posts: 278 Forumite
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    Yes, you can freeze them. I always do. As you say, they are expensive! They do make all the difference to a stir fry.

    I also freeze leftover tinned bamboo shoots.
    They are decanted into a lock and lock container and I leave the liquid in.
  • spike7451
    spike7451 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Same here,I got a portion of mixed water chestnits & bamboo shoots with a Chinese take away a couple months ago,I portioned the left overs into 4 small freezer bags & froze them,just add them still frozen to the stir fry tho.
  • bev62
    bev62 Posts: 46 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thats great - thanks. Off to find room in the freezer
    #44   £168.41/£2023
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