Chestnut Kinton - Just Like The One From a Famous Confectionery Shop

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   Wash the chestnuts, soak in water for an hour, and cut 5 mm notches on the tops.

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   The chestnuts will soak up the boiling water and become bitter and black if the notches are too deep, so be careful!

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   Refer toand cook them in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes, then let the cooker cool down naturally.

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   Remove the outer shell and inner skin.

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   This yields 500 g of chestnuts.

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   The chestnuts will be mashed up later, so there's no need to worry about peeling the skins properly.

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   You could also use a spoon to scrape off the skins.

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   Note: Some users had difficulty peeling the chestnuts, so I advise cutting them in half and picking off the skins with the thin tip of a spoon.

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   Cover in plastic wrap and microwave for about 3 minutes.

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    While the chestnuts are still hot, transfer the chestnuts along with a pinch of salt, and sugar to a pestle, and mix while pounding it with a mortar.

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    It will become slightly sticky as you pound it, and become easier to handle.

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    It's okay for some lumps to be left over.

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    Mash it up well if you prefer.

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    Scoop a tablespoon worth (about 25 g) on a sheet of plastic wrap, and squeeze into a ball.

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    Done!

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    Store in the refrigerator and don't let the kinton dry out.

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    Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and store in the freezer if you prefer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.