Chestnuts Simmered in their Inner Skins without Baking Soda

1. 1

   Put the chestnuts in a bowl of hot water and let sit for 4 hours.

2. 2

   Peel the outer shell of chestnuts and soak (it's okay if they break up a bit!)

3. 3

   Put enough water to submerge the chestnuts and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes (while skimming out any scum).

4. 4

   Pouring out the water before adding fresh water may break the inner skins, so pour out the old water while simultaneously adding fresh water.

5. 5

   Once you refresh the water, repeat Steps 2-4 six times.

6. 6

   Slowly clean the inner skin by rubbing off the fibers.

7. 7

   Once the final 20 minutes is finished, rub each chestnut clean under cold water.

8. 8

   Add sugar (this time I used brown sugar) to 1 litre of water and heat, dissolving the sugar.

9. 9

   Once it has dissolved, add the chestnuts and boil.

10. 10

    Once it begins to boil, simmer over low heat for 1 hour.

11. 11

    Once the chestnuts absorb the sweetness, transfer to a Tupperware or jar.

12. 12

    After throwing out a bit of the remaining sauce heat to reduce to half.

13. 13

    Soak the chestnuts in the sauce and set aside to cool.

14. 14

    Once they cool, cover with a lid and let sit in the refrigerator for a day.

15. 15

    Chestnuts simmered in their skins that you work hard to make yourself are exceptionally delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.