Chestnuts in a pan are an alternative, practical, and quick way to cook chestnuts using a simple pan instead of the classic perforated pan. Chestnuts can be cooked in various ways: boiled, in a perforated pan, baked, in an air fryer, and even in a microwave. But a really easy cooking method with soft chestnuts that peel easily is cooking them in a pan!
The preparation is very simple: score the chestnuts, soak them in cold water for about twenty minutes, drain them, and cook them covered in a pan for about ten minutes. Turn them and cook for another 5 minutes.
Great to enjoy warm after lunch and dinner, try chestnuts in a pan!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
Ingredients for preparing Chestnuts in a pan
- 1.1 lbs chestnuts
- water
Tools for preparing chestnuts in a pan
- 1 Pan
How to prepare Chestnuts in a pan
To prepare Chestnuts in a pan, first score them with a sharp knife by making a crosswise cut on the rounded part. Place them in a bowl with cold water and let them soak for 10-15 minutes.
Drain the chestnuts and without drying them, transfer them directly to a non-stick pan. Arrange them in a single layer without piling them up and with the cut side facing up. Cook them with the lid on over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Turn them and cook for another 5 minutes so that the chestnuts roast slightly.
Chestnuts in a pan are ready to be enjoyed immediately.
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You can keep cooked chestnuts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To eat them warm, just reheat them in the pan.
You can keep cooked chestnuts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To eat them warm, just reheat them in the pan.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why should you soak chestnuts before cooking them?
Because once cooked, it will be much easier to peel them and the fruits will be much softer.
Because once cooked, it will be much easier to peel them and the fruits will be much softer.
Why do chestnuts need to be scored?
Because otherwise they might burst during cooking. The water inside the chestnut turns into steam with heat and if it can’t escape, it may cause the chestnut to burst. That’s why it’s essential to make a cut on the chestnut’s shell without cutting into the fruit inside.
Because otherwise they might burst during cooking. The water inside the chestnut turns into steam with heat and if it can’t escape, it may cause the chestnut to burst. That’s why it’s essential to make a cut on the chestnut’s shell without cutting into the fruit inside.
