5 Easy Ways to Eat Chestnuts and Save Time Peeling Them

If chestnuts are your number 1 autumn craving, then this article is for you. A lot of people, including myself, adore this nut; it's one of a kind, and it definitely warms up a cozy, chill night. However, the process of peeling chestnuts is an impossible mission. Not being able to peel the shell isn't only annoying and time-consuming, but you also end up eating only little crumbles of it!

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Well, if peeling off a chestnut always ends in a mess, like you were just at war, then the upcoming recipes will save your life. So, chestnut lovers, here are the good news: I've decided to share with you 5 magical recipes that will make eating your favorite winter craving an easy and tasty mission! Follow up to know how.

1. Things to consider with chestnuts

For all the upcoming recipes, the first thing you do is that you carefully make a horizontal cut on the surface of the chestnut shell using a sharp knife as illustrated in the image above. Afterwards, soak the chestnuts in water for 30 minutes.

2. The 'Microwave' recipe

Well, you don't just put your chestnuts in the microwave and wait for the magic to happen. There are certain procedures you want to make sure are done before you set your microwave timer. Here they are:

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Steps:

- After you carry out the steps mentioned above, put the chestnuts on a plate and place a glass of water in the middle of the plate.

- Put the plate in the microwave for 5 minutes (750 W)

- Enjoy your tasty, roasted, easy-to-peel chestnuts!