Chestnuts are a fruit rich in properties for our body and with a low percentage of fat. The use of this fruit in the kitchen is as varied as the exquisite Marron Glacè or the elegant Mont Blanc. To be able to cook them at home there are several methods, one of which is microwave cooking. The microwave chestnuts they are precisely the fastest and most practical way to bring them to the table. A convenient method for those who do not have a fireplace or a perforated pot, but above all faster than baking traditional.

Preparation

1

For each chestnut an incision must be made by cutting only the peel and not the fruit.

2

Once all the chestnuts are finished, soften them in plenty of water in a bowl. Leave them to soak for at least a couple of hours.

3

After the necessary time, remove the chestnuts that have come to the surface (they are not good), drain the remaining ones and place them on a dish suitable for the microwave, without overlapping them.

4

Place the dish in the microwave and turn on maximum power for 6 minutes.

5

The microwaved chestnuts are ready, peel them while still hot, the peel and the skin will come off easily.

Accessories

• Microwave oven
• Sharp knife
• Bowl

Tips and hints

Whether you picked them up in the woods or bought them always check that they are perfect and that they do not have holes.

In any case, before cooking it is better to put them in water for at least two hoursthis serves to soften the fruit, while the incision is essential to prevent them from bursting inside the microwave and to be able to remove the peel and the annoying skin after cooking, especially if you peel them still hot.

If you want to make more chestnuts, cook them in several stages never overlap them otherwise the cooking will not be homogeneous.

storage

Freshly picked chestnuts can be frozen in special freezer bags no more than 3 months.

The already cooked fruit is from consume immediately if still hot they are certainly better, or put them in an airtight bag for no more than two days.