Braised Chestnuts In Red Wine Gravy Recipe

Name: Braised Chestnuts In Red Wine Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounce Dry chestnuts, soaked in cool water overnight; 3 ounce Carrots, cut in half; 3 ounce Celery, cut in half; 3 ounce Leeks, cut in half; 1 sm Onion, peeled, cut in half; 1 tsp Crushed garlic Herbs & spices: 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves, 5 ml / 1tsp juniper berries, 5ml / 1 tsp black peppercorns, sprig fresh thyme, sprig fresh parsley, 30ml / 2tbsp Butter or possibly sunf…; 1 pt Water; 1 pt Red wine; 2 tsp Yeast extract; 2 Tbsp. Comfiour; 1 Tbsp. Tomato puree

Servings: persons

6 ounce Dry chestnuts, soaked in cool water overnight
3 ounce Carrots, cut in half
3 ounce Celery, cut in half
3 ounce Leeks, cut in half
1 sm Onion, peeled, cut in half
1 tsp Crushed garlic Herbs & spices: 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves, 5 ml / 1tsp juniper berries, 5ml / 1 tsp black peppercorns, sprig fresh thyme, sprig fresh parsley, 30ml / 2tbsp Butter or possibly sunflower oil
1 pt Water
1 pt Red wine
2 tsp Yeast extract
2 Tbsp. Comfiour
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree

1
Drain and rinse chestnuts, remove loose skins and throw away any chestnuts with suspicious-looking holes.
2
Place chestnuts, carrot, celery, leek, onion, garlic, loose spices and butter/oil in a 3-pint capacity saucepan.
3
Fry together till the mix starts to brown.
4
Add in water and wine, bring to the boil and simmer with lid on for 90 min.
5
The chestnuts should be tender but not fall apart.
6
Strain stock into a clean pan, pick out chestnuts from vegetables and save to garnish the nut roast.
7
Throw away remaining vegetable mix.
8
Mix yeast extract, comflour, and tomato puree to a paste with 4 tbsp cool water and stir into the warm chestnut stock.
9
Bring to the boil stirring frequently, simmer for 5 min till thickened.
10
NOTES : The basis of this gravy is the rich cooking stock from the wine-braised chestnuts.
11
It can be made several days in advance if necessary and kept covered in the fridge.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounce Dry chestnuts, soaked in cool water overnight, 3 ounce Carrots, cut in half, 3 ounce Celery, cut in half, 3 ounce Leeks, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Braised Chestnuts In Red Wine Gravy Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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