this delicacy in many European countries have traditionally added to the meat, and in France it is simply sold on the streets, like popcorn.Of course, we are talking about chestnuts.Their fruit (or rather, nuts) is much better the rest of dishes sold in the mode of fast food.And while they are incredibly tasty.Yet in the national diet, despite its relative affordability, this product has not caught on.The main reason for this exclusion is the lack of culture of their preparation and use.That is, people simply do not even know how to roast chestnuts to become edible, not to mention the more complex dishes, which may include the ingredient.In order to fill this gap and to enjoy the great taste, you can resort to one of the following recipes.
As chestnuts in a pan fry
those who have never in my life tasted this delicacy, better to start with a very simple recipe.For example, with this.So, before you fry chestnut, it is necessary to make an incision.So come with each separately.Otherwise, they will explode on the principle of popcorn, and anything good it will not.Then spread them on a hot pan, cover with a lid and fry for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, shaking occasionally, so they overturned.The fact that the chestnuts are ready, tell characteristic aroma, escaping from under the lid.After the dish has cooled a bit, it will be ready for use.Chestnuts on cut and burst unfold to facilitate the cleaning process.If you wish, you can add in the pan a little vegetable oil and salt.
as fire brown in the oven
Another way of cooking - baking.The disadvantage of this method is that the whole process will take about half an hour.But at this time you can do other things, because chestnuts are baked themselves.Do it at a temperature of about 240 degrees, put them in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and do not forget to make cuts.
as fire chestnuts in the microwave
Those who are used to save your own time, this recipe is perfect.Prepared and incised chestnuts spread in 1 layer in a microwave container or directly into the dish, which is attached to it in the kit.Fry them at a maximum power of 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the capabilities of the device and the amount of product.To accurately pick up time for the use of a specific machine, you should experiment several times.
What can we do with ready-made chestnut
easiest option - just to eat.They are tasty and healthy, without any additives and supplements.But if the problem is not how to roast chestnuts, and to use it in some interesting dishes, you can, for example, add it to the meat.This can be done on the basis of prunes, putting ready-peeled nuts stew or sauce, and stuffed them roll before it bake.Chestnut is also possible to prepare mashed potatoes, stewed or served them as a side dish.
few tips
purchasing chestnuts in the supermarket, you should pay attention to the period of their realization.Unlike most nuts, they are recommended for use for 10 days.In the future, they can taste bitter.Before frying them should pour cold water.Firstly, soaked chestnuts will be easier to make an incision, and secondly, all the damaged float, so that from them will be easy to get rid of.
