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Chestnuts?

Whats the best way to cook whole american chestnuts?

Svensken asked in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report

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    Cut the chestnuts into quarters. Freeze them for an hour and then boil for exactly 7 minutes. Use gloves - most of them will pop right out of their skins. If they start to cool, they will cling to the membranes again, so just put them back in the boiling water for 30 seconds and try again. Now the chestnuts are ready to use in soups, sauces, etc...

    Chef Reinvented answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report
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    Slice an X in the flat side with a sharp knife, then roast at 450 for 20-30 minutes. Peel them while they're still hot.

    http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/12/roasted-chestnut-cookies/

    Emily Steed answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report
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    ...roasting on an open fire?
    (I mean, it's so good it's in song!)

    I, however, have only ever done it Emily Steed's way, which works great. Whichever roasting method you choose, definitely slice the X in them beforehand. It might seem a tiny bit tedious at the time, but it will make up for it ten-fold in the peeling process.

    tofu oyako answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report
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    with brussels sprouts in brown butter veloute, just like this.

    i think chestnuts taste like moist moldy bread, but somehow they are magical in this dish.

    whiskeypony answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report
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    Just in case you didn't know, they sell roasted chestnuts outside Uwajimaya. In case it's not the experience of roasting you're after, but the finished product.

    Penny Lane answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 year ago | Report
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