Boiled Chestnuts with Easy Peeling Trick
Tired of Difficult Chestnut Peeling? Try This Simple Boiling Method!
Hello everyone! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of chestnuts, a versatile and highly-regarded ingredient. Chestnuts can be enjoyed raw, incorporated into various side dishes, used in baking for bread and cakes, or even preserved in cans. They’re considered a premium ingredient and are a staple during traditional ceremonies. When selecting chestnuts, look for large, plump ones with a glossy, brown skin. For optimal storage, seal them in a plastic bag and keep them in the refrigerator between 0 and -1°C. Chestnuts are rich in protein and minerals, making them beneficial for growing children and those recovering from illness. However, due to their high carbohydrate content, they are not ideal for those on a diet. Interestingly, the inner skin of chestnuts has astringent properties and is often used in facial masks to help tighten pores. Today, I’ll show you a super easy and effective way to peel boiled chestnuts, a method I learned from watching a TV program and it truly works wonders!
Ingredients
- 3 handfuls of chestnuts (approx. 300-400g)
- 3 cups of water (approx. 600ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peeling boiled chestnuts can often be a hassle. When this happens, score the top of each raw chestnut with a knife in a cross shape. Crucially, wear thick cotton gloves while doing this, as chestnuts can be slippery and hard, posing a safety risk. Safety first!
Step 2
I’ve made a small cross-shaped score on the top of each chestnut. Ensure the cut isn’t too deep; just enough to break the skin is perfect.
Step 3
Now, place the scored chestnuts (3 handfuls) into a pot and add 3 cups of water. The water should be enough to cover about half of the chestnuts. You don’t need to completely submerge them.
Step 4
Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 20 minutes. You can adjust the boiling time slightly depending on the size of your chestnuts.
Step 5
After 20 minutes, here are the perfectly boiled chestnuts. Look how appetizing they are, steaming hot!
Step 6
Now, take a warm, just-boiled chestnut and try peeling it. The scored part should open up easily, allowing the skin to slip right off! If you make the score slightly deeper, the skin will open even more readily, making peeling effortless. Remember, they peel best when still warm, so try this trick before they cool down completely!
