Water chestnut is actually the sweetest when eaten raw. If cooked, it takes about five minutes in the pressure cooker. Steaming takes a long time, at least half an hour.

The quickest way to peel water chestnuts is to use a bag with good friction and air permeability, put it in water and rub it hard, so it is easier to wash it clean, and then scrape the skin with a knife.

Method 2: If you peel with a knife, you should peel off the skins on both sides first, and then peel them. When you buy it, you must pick the one with the shortest bud. The shorter the bud, the sweeter it is and the easier it is to peel. Then cut the middle and bottom first, and finally cut the bud mouth. If you choose the one with the shortest bud and only one flat top, use that peeling knife to peel it off.

3 Precautions for pregnant women to eat water chestnut 1. Pregnant women should pay attention to the following matters when eating water chestnut. Water chestnut is born in paddy fields and ponds, and its epidermis is easy to carry bacteria and may also carry parasites such as ginger worms. Therefore, before eating fresh water chestnuts, you must thoroughly wash and peel them, and it is best to scald them with boiling water.

2. Water chestnut is cold. When you are pregnant, it is recommended to eat less. Of course, if you really want to eat, you can eat less water chestnut and then drink some warm food, such as ginger soup and beef soup.