1, chopsticks mixing method
Shell all the chestnuts, put them into a pot, soak them in boiling water for a while, and stir them with chopsticks, so that the skin of chestnuts will be separated from the chestnut meat. The soaking time should not be too long, otherwise it will affect the nutritional components of chestnuts.
2, thermal expansion and cold contraction method
Peel the chestnuts with a knife, boil them in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, and soak them in cold water for 3-5 minutes immediately after taking them out.
3, the sun exposure method
Put the raw chestnuts you want to eat in the sun for a day, and the chestnuts will crack.
4. Dry in the shade
Put the raw chestnuts in a ventilated and dry place to dry for a few days first, so that the chestnuts can be peeled very easily. This method can also make chestnuts into dried fruits, just soak them in water before eating.
Extended data:
I. Nutritive components of chestnuts
Chestnuts are rich in nutrients, including sugar, protein, fat, multivitamins and inorganic salts. Chestnut has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on hypertension, coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. Old people often eat chestnuts, which is of great benefit to fight against aging and prolong life.
Second, chestnuts are used in many ways.
Can be used for decocting soup with water, and can be used for treating weakness and soreness of limbs after illness; Chestnut porridge can be eaten with white sugar, which has the effects of tonifying kidney and strengthening bones and muscles; Several air-dried chestnuts can be eaten every morning and evening, and fresh chestnuts can also be used for stewing cooked food, which is used for kidney deficiency of the elderly; When traumatic injury, congestion, swelling and pain, raw chestnut meat can be ground into mud and applied to the affected area.
Third, matters needing attention
Chestnuts are difficult to digest raw and easy to stagnate when cooked, so they should not be eaten too much, and those with indigestion and warmth are not suitable for eating.
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