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Roasted Chestnuts

Roasted Chestnuts

A quintessential autumn treat featuring warm, buttery chestnuts with a sweet, earthy aroma perfect for chilly evenings.

20 min

Cook time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~220

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories · kcal

3

Protein · g

46

Carbs · g

3

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • fresh raw chestnuts — 500g
  • sea salt — 0.5 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven or grill to 200°C.

  2. 2

    Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut an 'X' into the flat side of each chestnut shell, ensuring you pierce the shell but not deeply into the nut meat itself.

  3. 3

    Place the chestnuts on a baking tray or in a cast iron skillet with the 'X' side facing upwards.

  4. 4

    Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the shells have curled back at the incision and the meat inside is tender.

  5. 5

    Remove from the heat and immediately wrap the hot chestnuts in a clean kitchen towel for 5 minutes; the steam helps loosen the inner skin.

  6. 6

    Peel the shells and inner skins while still warm and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving.

Allergens to check

Nuts

Why this works

Roasting chestnuts caramelises their natural sugars, transforming their raw, starchy texture into a unique, sweet, and buttery snack that pairs perfectly with a light seasoning of salt.

Equipment

sharp paring knife, baking tray or cast iron skillet, clean kitchen towel

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