How to peel chestnuts?

I wonder if you also like to eat chestnuts. Chestnuts are not only delicious, but also a very nutritious food. However, peeling chestnuts is a difficult task. Have you ever peeled chestnuts so hard that your fingers hurt just to eat them? Is there any way to peel off the hard skin of chestnuts without so much effort? Let’s take a look at the method I provide for you below.

How to easily peel chestnut shells:

1. Wash the chestnuts and cut a cross on the top with a sharp pair of kitchen shears.

2. Pour water into the pot and bring it to a boil. Add the chestnuts and cook for about 3 minutes.

3. Take out the chestnuts and pour them into ice water to cool down, otherwise they will be hot.

4. Peel one and take it out. It is very easy. You will never get pain on your hands from peeling chestnuts again. If the peeled chestnut meat is not used immediately, it can be refrigerated or frozen. It can be stored for a long time in the freezer.

There are several ways to shell chestnuts:

Hot water soaking method: Wash the raw chestnuts and put them in a container, add a little salt, immerse them in boiling water, and cover the pot. After 5 minutes, take out the chestnuts and cut them open, and the chestnut skin will fall off along with the chestnut shell.

Refrigerator freezing method: After the chestnuts are cooked, cool them and put them in the refrigerator for two hours to separate the shell and the meat. This way, the chestnut skin can be peeled quickly and the chestnut meat is very intact.

Microwave heating method: Cut the shell of the raw chestnuts you bought with scissors, put them in a microwave and heat them at high temperature for 30 seconds, the skin and flesh inside will automatically fall off. Before using this method to remove chestnut skins, be sure to cut open the shells, otherwise it may cause microwave malfunction.

Sun exposure method: Place the raw chestnuts in the sun for a day, and the chestnut shells will generally crack, making them easier to peel.

Have you learned something new? It turns out there are so many techniques for peeling chestnuts! The methods of peeling chestnuts provided by the editor are very simple and practical. If you also like to eat chestnuts, but are afraid of hurting your hands when peeling the chestnut shells, just try the methods provided by the editor. It is guaranteed to be very useful.