How to use Chestnut for your cooking!

Q: How to cook fresh chestnuts..?

A: you can prepare in many different ways!

1.Roast

Oven-roasting is the best way to bring out the flavor of chestnuts. You can eat them on their own, or add them to salads, stews, pasta, or stir fry.

Simple Oven Roasted Chestnuts Recipe by Sonia

The key to cooking chestnuts at home is to ensure you slit the skins prior to roasting so that they don’t explode in your oven ..... I’ve learnt this from bitter experience, trying to clean exploded chestnuts off your oven is NOT EASY! Plus the sound is terrifying! Peel your chestnuts as soon as the…

CookpadSonia

Check out this recipe and learn how to roast chestnuts!;)

2.Boiling

Boiling chestnuts gives them a smooth texture, making them ideal for soups or purées.

3.Steaming

Steaming is another way to prepare chestnuts so you can remove the shells and skins.

4.Soaking

Soak chestnuts in water for 30–60 minutes to soften the skin.

Tips：

Before cooking, you should cut an "x" or "y" into the chestnut shell to loosen it from the nut. You should also peel the chestnuts while they are still hot, as it's difficult to peel them when they're cold.

⚠️Chestnuts contain tannic acid, so they should not be eaten raw！

Aubergine and chestnut ragu

Aubergine and chestnut ragu Recipe by Kate Carless

This is a nice vegetarian alternative to a meat ragu. The chestnuts have a lovely sweetness about them which goes well with the tomatoes and they also give it a really nice thick texture.

CookpadKate Carless

This is a nice vegetarian alternative to a meat ragu. The chestnuts have a lovely sweetness about them which goes well with the tomatoes and they also give it a really nice thick texture.⭐️