Friends, let me tell you a simple but delicious secret: homemade sweet chestnuts! This is not only a mouthwatering delicacy, but also a warm touch of sunshine in the winter.
Imagine holding a plate of golden, enticing, sweet-smelling chestnuts in your hand, each juicy, sweet and not greasy, as if it were nature’s most exquisite gift. And you can have it all in just a few simple steps.
First, selecting fresh chestnuts is key. Choose chestnuts that have a hard shell, uniform color, and no wormholes, they will be the basis of delicious taste. Then, use a small knife to make a slight cut on the shell of the chestnuts. This step is to allow the heat to dissipate better during the cooking process, so that the chestnuts are easier to cook and taste better.
Next, place the treated chestnuts in a pot with enough water to cover them. Turn the heat to a simmer, let the chestnuts slowly absorb water in the warm water, and become soft and sweet. In this process, you can add the right amount of sugar according to personal taste, to make the sweet chestnut more intense.
When the chestnuts are cooked until they can be easily inserted with chopsticks, you can turn off the heat. Let the chestnuts stew in the pot a little longer, which will allow them to better absorb the essence of the broth. Finally, take the chestnuts out and drain them, and a plate of golden and attractive homemade sweet chestnuts is done!
My friends, homemade sweet chestnuts are not only delicious, but also nutritious. Chestnuts are rich in vitamins and minerals, which are of great benefit to human health. In addition, it can enhance human immunity, improve gastrointestinal function, promote blood circulation and so on. So, may wish to make a plate of homemade sweet chestnut in your spare time! I believe you will love this simple and delicious dish!