Simple and Tasty Chestnut Rice

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   Soak chestnuts in boiling water for over 30 minutes and peel the outer and inner skins.

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   (I used large chestnuts so I sliced them in half.)

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   Soak immediately in water after they're sliced to remove bitterness.

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   Wash the rice.

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   Add water to the 2 cup mark and set it aside for 20 minutes.

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   Add salt and mirin into the rice from Step 2.

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   Toss, and top with chestnuts.

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   (Press down on the chestnuts lightly so that they don't protude out of the water).

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   Switch it on.

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    Cook how you regularly cook rice.

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    When done, take out some of the chestnuts for arranging... Toss... and it's done!

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    Looks delicious.

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    [In Step 3] What happens when you push the chestnuts into the rice?

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    Well, I personally feel that this makes the chestnuts more yellow and fluffy when cooked.

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    I have no evidence to support my claim, but just give it a try.

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    When peeling the outer shell, chop off the bottom and peel from there, using a knife (pull bottom to up).

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    This is the easiest way to peel.

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    Chestnut Jam [] Try this if you have lots of chestnuts.

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    It's really tasty.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.