How to prepare chestnuts for roasting or eating whole?
• Take a short blade sharp knife or a chestnut knife if you have • Score the nut (make an X on the flat side or cut a circular arch on the curved side by cutting the outer shell not penetrating the nut) • If you do not score chestnuts before cooking, they will explode! • Place the chestnuts in the microwave until the chestnuts pop open and the nutmeats reach desired softness (like a baked potato) • Transfer microwaved chestnuts to a grill for an authentic roasting flavor. Use a roasting pan if possible. It has large ferforations which allow for significant flame contact, enhancing the roasted, smoky flavor. Stir frequently. • Both the shell and thin brown skin of the chestnut need to be removed before eating.
