The sugar-roasted chestnuts are soft and sweet, and were called "flavored sugar" by the ancients.

Roasted chestnuts are a traditional Chinese candy snack. Roasted chestnuts are made by frying fresh chestnuts with sugar. The natural sweetness of the chestnuts is combined with the sugar syrup to create a sweet taste. During the frying process, the syrup on the outer layer of the chestnuts will form a crispy hard sugar coating, adding a crunchy texture to the chestnuts.

To make sugar-fried chestnuts, you need to fry the chestnuts until the surface is slightly yellow, and stir-fry quickly in a hot pan to heat the chestnuts evenly. This frying process not only maintains the freshness and tenderness of the chestnuts, but also allows the syrup to evenly adhere to the surface of the chestnuts, forming a beautiful sugar coating.

As a classic Chinese dessert, sugar-roasted chestnuts have a long history and cultural heritage in China. It is a unique food symbol in winter and is regarded as a symbol of warm sunshine. It is also often given as a gift to relatives and friends, with a strong festive atmosphere.

Things to note when purchasing sugar-roasted chestnuts

1. Appearance: Choose sugar-roasted chestnuts that have a complete appearance, smooth surface, and neat and even size. Avoid choosing chestnuts with cracked, deformed shells or uneven icing, as these may be problems during the production process.

2. Freshness: The skin of fresh sugar-roasted chestnuts should have a certain luster, and the sugar coating should remain crisp. You can try one to check the taste and sweetness.

3. Storage conditions: Since sugar-roasted chestnuts are made by sugar-coating and sugaring, they must be protected from moisture during storage. Choose products that are well packaged and make sure they are tightly sealed.