This is my mother-in-law's traditional method! You'll get tender, golden chestnuts that are absolutely delicious. ♪
Ingredients
4 servings- Chestnuts500g
- Waterplenty
- Coarse saltjust under 1 tbsp
Directions
30 min- 1
Place the washed 500g of chestnuts in a pot and add plenty of water until they are completely covered. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once the water is boiling, cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
- 3
After 20 minutes, add just under 1 tbsp of coarse salt and shake the pot to dissolve it. Then remove the lid and continue cooking over medium-high heat for another 5 minutes to evaporate the water.
- 4
Cut one chestnut with a knife to check the tenderness. Once done, immediately drain in a colander and transfer to a serving plate.
- 5
When you cut into each chestnut, you'll find it's golden and fluffy inside with a texture similar to sweet potato. The subtle saltiness enhances the natural sweetness.
Tips
Freshly purchased chestnuts have less sweetness, but storing them in the refrigerator's chill compartment for about 2 days will increase their sugar content. Since they are cooked over medium-high heat for a short time, use a large pot and be careful to prevent the pan from drying out.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories180 kcal
- Protein2.5 g
- Fat1.5 g
- Carbs38 g
- Sodium0.8 g
This is my mother-in-law's traditional method! You'll get tender, golden chestnuts that are absolutely delicious. ♪
Ingredients
4 servings- Chestnuts500g
- Waterplenty
- Coarse saltjust under 1 tbsp
Directions
30 min- 1
Place the washed 500g of chestnuts in a pot and add plenty of water until they are completely covered. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once the water is boiling, cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
- 3
After 20 minutes, add just under 1 tbsp of coarse salt and shake the pot to dissolve it. Then remove the lid and continue cooking over medium-high heat for another 5 minutes to evaporate the water.
- 4
Cut one chestnut with a knife to check the tenderness. Once done, immediately drain in a colander and transfer to a serving plate.
- 5
When you cut into each chestnut, you'll find it's golden and fluffy inside with a texture similar to sweet potato. The subtle saltiness enhances the natural sweetness.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories180 kcal
- Protein2.5 g
- Fat1.5 g
- Carbs38 g
- Sodium0.8 g
Tips
Freshly purchased chestnuts have less sweetness, but storing them in the refrigerator's chill compartment for about 2 days will increase their sugar content. Since they are cooked over medium-high heat for a short time, use a large pot and be careful to prevent the pan from drying out.