Cleanly Peeled Chestnuts

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   Put the whole chestnuts in a pot of freshly boiled water.

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   This will make the outer shell easier to peel.

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   Any chestnuts that float are most likely bruised.

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   Cut into the base of the chestnut.

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   Cutting deeply gives a cleaner finish.

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   Slice off the peel all the way around the chestnut.

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   I go around the sides of the chestnut, while peeling off both the outer shell and inner skin, like this.

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   The remaining outer shell can easily be pulled off.

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   Then peel off all the inner skin.

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    Now, they're cleanly peeled without any rough cut marks.

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    Soak them in a bowl of water.

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    Once you finish peeling all of the chestnuts, rinse off any starch or dirt.

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    They are good to use to make candied chestunts, too, for when you want something blissfully sweet.

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    Also try adding rich chunks to rice to make chestnut rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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