Chestnuts are a delicious Autumn treat. Compared to other nuts, chestnuts are low in fat. As they are pretty much impossible to peel raw, roasting for 15-20 minutes is also a easy way to loosen the skin to make them easier to peel.
Chestnuts are a delicious Autumn treat. Compared to other nuts, chestnuts are low in fat. As they are pretty much impossible to peel raw, roasting for 15-20 minutes is also a easy way to loosen the skin to make them easier to peel.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. With a small, sharp, pointed knife, score a line or a cross into the flat side of each chestnut, making sure to cut all the way through the exterior. Place on a tray or in a cast iron pan (don't overcrowd them), and roast in an oven for around 15 minutes, until the shell opens. At this point you can cool slightly and then peel them, for adding to soups, rice or for use in other recipes. If you'd like them to be more roasted, just leave them in the oven for another 10-15 minutes. They are much easier to peel while they are warm.