The reason why boiled chestnuts will put salt, first of all, is in order to carry on the flavor, although the chestnut has its own fragrant sticky taste, but the overall taste is relatively light, boiled with some salt, can play a better role in flavoring.

Secondly, boiling chestnuts with some salt can make chestnuts better peeling, because the chestnuts boiled in salt water, its pulp and skin will be separated.

How long does it take to cook chestnuts?

1, the cooking time of chestnuts is related to the cooking method, if it is just ordinary boiled in water and shelled to eat, usually only need to boil for about twenty minutes. Specific practice is to clean the chestnut after adding the right amount of water, in the pot of steaming fifteen minutes after changing to a small fire slowly simmering, until the chestnut is completely cooked can be eaten.

2, if you use a pressure cooker to cook chestnuts, then generally do not need too much water, a little water can be, you can set the time for about 30-40 minutes. Specific practice is chestnut 1000g, the right amount of water, chestnuts washed and put into the electric pressure cooker liner. Add water, select the function of universal stew, time set to 35 minutes, and then open the lid can be eaten.