Ingredients
- CHESTNUTS
- To roast a chestnut, you need to do a few basic steps to prevent them exploding.
Roasted Chestnuts (2)
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200C
- Using a sharp small knife, cut a small cross into the shell of each nut
- Place in a roasting tray and for 25-30 minutes or until the nuts are tender and the shells and skins lift away easily
- Cover the nuts with foil and let sit for 10 minutes or so before eating
Comments
Chestnuts are the edible fruit of the sweet chestnut tree, and they are used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Once the chestnuts are removed from their hairy outer casing you will find they are covered in a shiny brown, leathery skin. They contain high amounts of starch, less fat and protein compared to other nuts. They are always eaten cooked!
Thanks to NZ Nuts Ltd for providing the chestnuts used in the demonstration at the market
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