How to peel raw chestnuts is the simplest

The simplest way to peel raw chestnuts is to first use a knife to make a cross on the chestnut shell, then boil it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, remove it, and peel the shell while it is still hot.

The shell of raw chestnuts is hard and the inner layer of fur is tightly adhered, making direct peeling easy to hurt hands and inefficient. Cross cutting can damage the structure of the outer shell. After heating with boiling water, the outer shell becomes soft and expands, creating gaps with the fruit flesh. At this point, use your thumb to spread along the blade towards both sides, and the outer shell will completely detach. The inner layer of fluff skin softens after high-temperature steaming, and can be removed with a gentle rub. Please note that the cooking time should not be too long, otherwise the flesh will be too soft and fragile. If there is no knife cutting, the raw chestnut can be frozen for 2 hours and then removed. The shell will crack due to the principle of cold shrinkage and heat expansion. Wrap it with a towel and tap lightly to remove the shell. This method is suitable for processing small amounts of chestnuts, but the fuzzy skin still needs to be soaked in hot water and peeled off. Microwave heating for 30 seconds can also separate the shell and flesh, but the power needs to be controlled to avoid dehydration and hardening of the flesh. The peeled chestnuts should be cooked or frozen as soon as possible to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Chestnut is rich in starch and dietary fiber, which can be stewed with chicken or made into chestnut puree, but diabetes patients need to control their intake. It is recommended to wear gloves to prevent scratches during handling, and children should operate under adult supervision.

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