Hi All, DH got a bunch of edible chestnuts a couple weeks ago. THe spiny pods opened up to reveal the brown nuts. Then he broke some open and has been eating the raw ones and giving me some.
A couple days ago I tried roasting a bunch of them, hence the adventure. I poked the holes with a fork and put them in the oven as suggested by Joy of Cooking. I started with 15 minutes and should have left it at that! About a quarter of them burst!! And of course the bits burnt in the oven so I was waving a towel and put the fan in the window to get the smoke out. (We have VERY loud smoke detectors!!) I ate some of the roasted ones and I still don't like them very much. They are so mealy in texture. DH is still eating them. I do like the delicate flavor but I had expected something crunchy. How are they put into stuffing? Any chestnut suggestions from anyone? Jane in Vermont, USA where the leaves are changing color - lots of butter yellow and glowing orange! [email protected] To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected].
