Hi I am a Chestnut grower (and roaster) for 30 years and everything you have said is correct. However the most important factor is that there are different variety's of Chestnuts, many of which are not easy to peel regardless of what methods you use. So when buying Chestnuts be certain to ask for easy peeling varieties. PS. The variety in the video is called Bouche or Bertizac, a large Easy peeling nut. PSS. For manual cutting we use a small box cutter, very safe and very quick .
@quangthinhtran96284 ай бұрын
I tried to pick firm, chubby chestnuts, but I always got ones with black flesh inside. Hence, inedible. Would you happen to have any tips on picking fresh chestnuts? And what period of the year is best for having the best tasty chestnuts? Cheers
@knowledgehunter8919 Жыл бұрын
My cousins husband from Italy introduced us to chestnuts ever since I first had one I was hooked they tasted exactly like potatoes to me delicious.
@mustefareshid564611 ай бұрын
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@tuyethuynh7689Ай бұрын
So you can eat potatoes, they are a lot cheaper. 😂😂
@Jay-vr9ir Жыл бұрын
Up here in Ontario , Canada they are very popular , many people in the eastern U.S. , have never eaten a chestnut due to a major disease of chestnut trees ,years ago .I have learned over the years , at Christmas to wash them because ,chestnuts have nasty smelling preservative on them ,then I melt butter or margarine on the chestnut before roasting on an open fire .After roasting , sprinkle some salt on the chestnuts , then enjoy .
@fafski11998 ай бұрын
A open fire is a must, it just adds that smokey flavor and you get those parts that are slightly more well done. If you don't have a log fire/burner, then a pizza oven or even a cheap disposable charcoal barbecue, does the job just as well.
@nancyhsu55658 ай бұрын
I'm from Toronto! I thoroughly wash the chestnuts, score them using a heavy Chinese cleaver (whack the top of cleaver with the palm of your hand or make a fist), soak chestnuts in water for 2 hours, and then bake for about 50 minutes at approximately 150 - 165 degrees celsius. I prefer my roasted chestnuts plain to savour the sweetness. DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sueullrich354 Жыл бұрын
You certainly explained well! Thanks
@ricostroeken Жыл бұрын
Great explanation and tips & tricks about the airfryer way. Thumbs up and thanks
@countalucard4226 Жыл бұрын
I’m so sad chestnut season is over. I have a foolproof way of roasting them. Slit round sidefrom end to end. West to East . Heat oven to 450 and put nuts in hot tap water and boll them till oven is ready. Roast for 13 minutes then wrap in dry towel for 12 minutes and shell pops off easily. "
@humanfamilymember9 ай бұрын
Air fryer or convection oven?
@dal7143 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. My chestnuts roasted and peeled almost perfectly on the first try.
@bryans27902 жыл бұрын
I just bought chestnuts today.. Watched this thanks
@bxw27219 ай бұрын
There is a chestnut cutter available, it makes the cross on the top. Very simple, easy, and fast process.
@Linda-zq3io Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video. You look so happy. Thank you so much for all tips ❤🙏😊
@rom0akhtun2673 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I absolutely love chestnuts but they are so difficult to prepare and cook.
@chowsiewhong1802 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@albertlorenzen30489 ай бұрын
We use Italian chestnuts, they are sweet.
@oOVanillaMelOo Жыл бұрын
Not me literally doing all these while listening to the video AFTER doing them 😆 seriously though, thank you for this great video! Next time I’ll make sure to be careful of all these tips before cooking the chestnuts 😂
@Jay-vr9ir Жыл бұрын
Wash the chestnuts , cut the chestnuts , melt butter or margarine over the chestnuts , roast the chestnuts , sprinkle salt over them and enjoy .
@miledyruiz2749 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this really helped me
@DonE-ko5gn Жыл бұрын
thank you. The scissors idea is great !
@stuartkcalvin2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a great VLOG.
@abeera.a1539 ай бұрын
Hi, some people soak it first 2hrs and some people make it in pan wz 1/4c of water and some oil do u have idea why its soak and which way make it better taste ?! Thanks
@Azul.007 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 👍🏻💗
@AwoooOga3503 Жыл бұрын
I bought about a 2 kilos before going to my job And it's been forever I eat them in Thailand the last time. Mom will be so happy and annoyed that I spent money on it 😂 I think it's a pretty decent prize here in Sweden.
@nancyhsu55658 ай бұрын
I score chestnuts using a heavy Chinese cleaver. Place the cleaver on top of the chestnut with one hand and a quick "karate chop" on the top of the blade to score. I make an "X" or one slit will do. You easily learn the amount of pressure to whack the cleaver so it doesn't make too deep of a cut. I then soak the chestnuts in water for about 2 hours, drain, and bake it in the oven for about 50 minutes at approximately 150 - 165 degrees celsius. The time varies so just taste for doneness. I LOVE ROASTED CHESTNUTS!!!
@jenny16719 ай бұрын
So i got a Ninja OL701 14 in one function device. It uses F as default temperature, and i believe Australia is on on the metric system so 200C- 400F but you did not say if you are using air fry function or roast function so I'm kinda confused what function you chose to cook them on your device. I'm guessing air fry but not sure. I have air fry and bake/roast on my device.
@adamb9931 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips
@johngarofano735610 ай бұрын
Trust me the best way to cook or roast chestnuts is by using an air fryer, it roasts it perfectly
@MinhxRQ Жыл бұрын
200 degrees Celcius and not Fahrenheit, am I correct?
@e.t.95354 ай бұрын
Yes, 200° Celsius 😊
@komphatak33954 ай бұрын
yes
@liamryan3419 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!.
@alirezapanahie925310 ай бұрын
thanks
@deadbeatplays8 ай бұрын
Darn. I let mine get cold. Just eating the husks as it's too annoying to peel. Will try this on the second batch.
@JustinCentralOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Cool where did the chestnuts come from? From a farm.. If yes than which farm?
@tonyqian9688 Жыл бұрын
this‘s chinese chestnuts, I am an exporter from China. We export high quality Chinese chestnuts.
@Miss.G8 ай бұрын
Ahh.. of course I only discover this wisdom AFTER I’ve done 90% of the dont’s! Still haven’t roasted them so at least can still do the towel trick! 😅
@yiyi57469 ай бұрын
nice
@vindik8or Жыл бұрын
"Ovened". So glad we've got world-class wordsmiths plugging gaps in our language left wide opened by underperforming words like "roasted", "baked", "broiled", "fried", "cooked", or even "heated".
@leechjim80239 ай бұрын
Could be even worse, maybe half-baked😂😂😂
@carloslopes1140 Жыл бұрын
Got a game for you guys. Take a sip of vodka everytime he says chestnut and try to make it to the end of the video
@Lori-lp6uc8 ай бұрын
Great information ❤ I've never tasted them. I've heard they're sweet so I think maybe they taste like walnuts or cashews which are also sweet.
@sfdntk5 ай бұрын
They taste very different to walnuts and cashews, and a very different texture too. They're best served drenched in butter with the shells still on, so you can split them open and dig out the meat, it's truly sublime. You should definitely try making them, it's really easy!
@penboyasgod61038 ай бұрын
I roasted chestnuts for years when I had a house with a fireplace. I would have a private party on xmas eve and roasted chestnuts, served hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick in it and maybe some wine. I carved an X on every nut on the round side and put them flat side down on a cookie sheet [aluminum foil] with about a quarter inch of water and roast them in my fireplace.
@user-oe8pd4rn4b9 ай бұрын
How do u get the fury skin off
@carolakuper776511 ай бұрын
I really wish I had seen this video before I ruined my chestnuts 😂
@rboobee2318 Жыл бұрын
May I know why my chestnut taste bitter ?
@CricketsBay10 ай бұрын
Bitter = Horse Chestnuts. Not Edible Chestnuts.
@reubentomkee47039 ай бұрын
Never seen a street vendor with pre cut chestnut.. 😂😂😂
@bossman617410 ай бұрын
Wish I had seen this before I cooked them and burned them to a crisp. Good tips I will get another batch bc they sure are delicious.
@annjannace69579 ай бұрын
yep....I did the same thing we got educated now ...happy roasting
@Inigo_The_Son9 ай бұрын
I find a Dremel is great for scoring chestnuts.
@tuyethuynh7689Ай бұрын
❤
@stellatextor47218 ай бұрын
Adorable
@karenrobbins665610 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’m trying to roast chestnuts for the first time
@InstantKaarma Жыл бұрын
Air fryer, lol.
@Itsunclegabby Жыл бұрын
It's life changing and life saving. I lost 90lbs ditching oil and using my air fryer.
@Kokujou59 ай бұрын
i don't know what kind of bionic scissors you have or what kind o fsteel chestnuts i had, but... this was not working 😆
@hollisterman06 Жыл бұрын
Nat King Cole brought me here
@icecoffee8380 Жыл бұрын
Cach em chi hay do.
@Freeman01234 Жыл бұрын
roast them in hot salt or sand please
@damonroberts7372 Жыл бұрын
One trick he missed - _parboil the chestnuts first._ No wonder he cut himself when slicing into them. The texture of the shell completely changes - it's not just softer, it also loses the waxy gloss that makes your knife blade slip. And for goodness sake, cut _away from yourself_ on a chopping board. Using a paring knife on something you're holding in your hand is something _everyone_ has seen their grandmother do, but _don't_ do it yourself.
@fancyincubus Жыл бұрын
I have a ginkgo tree and do the same thing with those nuts