Have you ever thought that you can prepare really tasty roasted chestnuts at home? We guarantee that they will be much tastier than the ones you can get on the street. Preparing chestnuts is a bit of an art, but it’s not hard to learn.

The smell of freshly roasted chestnuts wafting through your home might just take you back to your childhood. By preparing them, you can celebrate the warmth of family and friendship, among other things. The smell of roasted chestnuts tells stories and you can enjoy the smell of autumn and winter. There are several ways to prepare chestnuts at home. Ideally, you should always have larger chestnuts and the shells should be shiny and without holes.

Recipe for roasted chestnuts

The chestnuts should be washed in cold water and also cut crosswise. Discard those that are no good. Then leave them to soak in water for an hour or two. Then put the chestnuts on a baking sheet, cut side up. You can then put them in the oven. There is nothing else to do with them. After roasting, let the chestnuts rest in a wrapped tea towel for about ten minutes. Of course, you don’t have to roast the chestnuts in the oven, there are other ways.

Chestnuts on the stove

You can prepare chestnuts in the traditional way. After cutting them off, place them in a perforated baking dish or shallow dish. Roast them on the stove on a low heat, stirring them occasionally. This will allow all the chestnuts to cook evenly. The chestnuts should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

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Roasting on an open fire

You can also roast chestnuts on an open fire. They can be prepared in the fireplace or in a barbecue basket, or of course on a classic fireplace. Just put the chestnuts in a basket and place it over the coals. It’s always a good idea to make sure the coals are hot and you have plenty of grey ash. You need to roast for about ten minutes. You should shake the pan frequently so that the chestnuts mix and don’t burn.

In the microwave

The microwave can also be the place to prepare delicious roasted chestnuts. It probably won’t be as romantic as preparing them over an open fire, but it’s a very quick preparation method that is no different in basic procedure from the others. Just put the chopped chestnuts in a bowl of water and then cover with a plate. You then put them in the microwave and watch. Beware, the chestnuts can soften quickly. That’s why it’s a good idea to check them really often. Once softened, they are ready for immediate consumption.

In a deep fryer

Would you believe it, you can also prepare roasted chestnuts in a hot air fryer. It really is. What’s more, it is a very simple way to prepare chestnuts. To prepare the chestnuts in a deep fryer, they must be cut and soaked. The fryer needs to be preheated to 175 degrees Celsius and one cup of boiling water poured into it. Then leave the chestnuts in the fryer for 12 minutes. Halfway through, it is a good idea to stir the chestnuts.