Methods to cook chestnuts for good peeling include the cross-cut method, the salt-water immersion method, and the deep-frying method.
1, cross knife method
Cut a cross knife on the surface of the chestnut, the depth of cut to the chestnut meat shall prevail. Then put the chestnuts into the pot, add water not over the chestnuts, open fire to boil and then turn to a small fire to cook 5 minutes, this method can make the chestnuts easier to peel.
2, salt water soaking method
Put the chestnuts into the salt water soaked for 10 minutes, and then use a knife in the chestnut surface to cut a mouth, with the hands of the shell can be peeled off. This method not only makes it easy to peel the shells, but also makes the chestnuts more flavorful.
3, deep frying method
Cut the chestnuts into small pieces, and put them into the frying pan to fry until golden brown, and then use your hands to peel off the shell. This method can make chestnuts easier to peel, and taste better.
Chestnut buying tips
1, look at the color: choose the surface of the dark brown, shiny chestnut, this chestnut is usually more fresh. If the surface color is too light or too dark, it may not be fresh or bad varieties.
2, feel the hardness: good chestnuts should feel hard, rough to the touch. If the touch is too soft or too hard, may not be fresh or bad varieties.
3, look at the size: choose a uniform size of chestnuts, so that in the process of cooking will be more flavorful. Too big chestnuts may be older, too small chestnuts may not be ripe.
4, smell: good chestnuts should smell a kind of sweet flavor, if there is a smell or no taste, may not be fresh or bad varieties.