Recipe of Roasted Chestnuts - Food Recipes

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Roasted Chestnuts

Recipe By : Silver Palate - Purees - page 196
Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

Chestnuts 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut 2 slashes in the flat side of each chestnut 3. Arrange nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 4 or 5 minutes , turning once. 4. Peel with the help of a small sharp knife, and eat. 5. Traditionally, eat chestnuts while still very hot; you should burn your fin gers just a bit if the chestnuts are to taste their best. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : If you have never roasted chestnuts, take a lesson from the street vend ors of Paris and New York, who know that crowds will gather whenever the vendor s begin to sell their wares. Toasted over an open fire, chestnuts are absolute ly delicious. In the kitchen, you'll be pleased with the way their sweet nutty flavor enhances a menu.