Dessert
Pan-Roasted Chestnuts
Scored, soaked chestnuts roasted on both sides in a covered cast iron grill pan.
- Pan used
- Twin Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 1 kg chestnuts
- Water for soaking
- Optional small amount of sugar for the soaking water
Method
- Carefully score the shells. You can make a semicircular cut around the lower part, as shown in the video.
- Soak in water for about half an hour. A little sugar is added to the water in the video. Drain and pat off surface water.
- Preheat the grill pan over medium heat. Arrange the chestnuts in a single layer.
- Close the twin pan for a softer result. Turn when one side has browned and cook the other side.
- Remove when the shells open and the centres are tender. Peel once cool enough to handle and serve.
