Quick trick for Roasting Chestnuts in a Pan
Chestnuts are the symbolic fruit of autumn, they are used for so many dessert recipes such as Montblanc or chestnut tart, but they are also great on their own; whether they are roasted or baked in the oven, what is important is to cook the chestnuts in the best way possible. In this recipe you will find a couple of useful tips so that you can get chestnuts crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients:
- 300g (10.5 oz) chestnuts
- Water, as needed
Quick trick for Roasting Chestnuts in a Pan:
- To prepare pan-fried chestnuts, first make a cross cut on the top of the chestnuts . Put them in a bowl, cover them with cold water and let them soak for 15 minutes .
- Drain and dry the chestnuts. Transfer them to a thick-bottomed pan, arranging them in a single layer, cover with a lid 5 and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
- The chestnuts should be nicely roasted but soft inside; this happens because of the steam that develops in the pan due to the presence of the lid. Your pan roasted chestnuts are ready to be enjoyed .
Bon Appétit!