There are several ways to roast chestnuts to easily remove their shells and ensure they are thoroughly cooked. Although many of us like raw chestnuts, it is a great pleasure to have a handful of warm chestnuts, especially in the cold months.
For this reason, we want to show you this time one of the easiest and fastest ways to do it. You will have this recipe for microwave roasted chestnuts ready in just 10 minutes and, once you know the procedure, you can put it into practice whenever you have a craving for roasted chestnuts. Without wasting any more time, discover how to roast chestnuts in the microwave with us and you will see how simple it is.
Ingredients to make Microwave Roasted Chestnuts:
- 1 cup raw chestnuts
- 1 microwave plate
How to make Microwave Roasted Chestnuts:
Make an incision with the knife in the shell of the chestnuts, you can make it in the shape of a cross or make a simple cut. This will keep the chestnuts from exploding in the microwave and, in turn, make it easier to remove the skin.
Let them cook for 3 minutes at maximum temperature and not in large quantities so that they stay well done, it is preferable to do them in batches of 12 or 15 depending on the size of the microwave.
Trick: put a microwave lid, it will be more effective when producing condensation with steam.
Being careful not to burn yourself, take the chestnuts out of the microwave immediately and cover them with a kitchen towel, to prevent them from getting cold, hardening again and making it difficult to remove their skin.
Trick: it is advisable to make the right amount so that they are not hard after a while.
And so your microwave chestnuts are finally ready! As you can see, they are great with this method and, best of all, cooked they are more digestible, as well as tender and tasty. Take the test and you will not change this mode for the world, it will be a pleasure to receive your opinions.
Recipes with roasted chestnuts
Chestnuts can be eaten roasted, raw, cooked, sweet, salty, in jams or in fish meat dishes, and more. Chestnut flour has been made with this fruit and, in times of scarcity, they have been abundantly consumed instead of cereals.
In short, chestnuts are very versatile and are also one of the most iconic foods of autumn in Spain. At 179 calories per 100g, chestnuts are also a rich source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and other minerals.
