How to boil and peel chestnuts!

Wash chestnuts, add salt to plenty of water, and slowly and gently boil them. After boiling, the skin will be soft and easy to peel.

Raw materials	Chestnuts, water, salt
What to use	Knife, cutting board, pot, colander
Working hours	70minutes

1.	Wash chestnuts well with water and put them in a pot.
2.	Pour in enough water to cover the chestnuts and heat.
3.	Bring to a boil, add salt, reduce heat to medium-low and boil for 40-50 minutes.
4.	Once cooled, use a knife to peel off the outer hard skin. First, insert the knife into the bottom part, and then peel off the skin on the side as well.
5.	Once the devil skin is peeled off, use a knife and your hands to peel off the astringent skin (the thin skin inside).

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Here are the steps for boiling chestnuts in a delicious way. Add salt to plenty of water and cook slowly. After boiling, the skin will be softened, so it will be easier to peel!

How to boil and peel chestnuts Recipe

Ingredients

What to prepare

Chestnuts 200-250g (8.82oz)
Water Enough to cover the chestnuts to the brim
Salt 1 teaspoon

Boil

chestnuts Wash chestnuts well with water and put them in a pot.


Pour in enough water to cover the chestnuts and heat.


When water comes to a boil, add salt, reduce heat to medium-low, and boil for 40 to 50 minutes. Be careful not to boil them too long or they will lose their flavor.


Remove from heat and let sit in a colander.

How to peel the skin

Once cooled, use a knife to peel off the outer hard skin. First, insert the knife into the bottom part of the peel, and then peel off the side of the peel as well.




After peeling off the devil skin, peel off the astringent skin (the thin skin inside) using a knife and your hands.


The result is ready to eat! The inside of the peel is soft and chewy.


Boiling the peel will soften the skin, making it easier to peel. Cook them as you like and enjoy the taste of autumn!

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