Chestnuts

I am looking for tried and true methods to easily (ha!) peel away the shells and clean the membranes from fresh chestnuts.
Thank you.

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  • November 18, 2012
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BoulderGalinTokyo
BoulderGalinTokyo November 20, 2012
Using the base of your knife blade, cut a half inch cut into the base of each chestnut. Then you can bake. Or make sure it is a deep cut (3/4 around the whole chestnut) for the microwave, or they will explode, but a minute to 2 will be enough.
 
HalfPint
HalfPint November 18, 2012
I boil chestnuts to cook them. I have found from experience that chest nuts are much easier to peel when they are still hot.
 
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