Roasted Chestnuts

* Exported from MasterCook *

Roasted Chestnuts

Recipe By : Silver Palate - Purees - page 196
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Chestnuts

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut 2 slashes in the flat side of each chestnut
3. Arrange nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 4 or 5 minutes
, turning once.
4. Peel with the help of a small sharp knife, and eat.
5. Traditionally, eat chestnuts while still very hot; you should burn your fin
gers just a bit if the chestnuts are to taste their best.

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NOTES : If you have never roasted chestnuts, take a lesson from the street vend
ors of Paris and New York, who know that crowds will gather whenever the vendor
s begin to sell their wares. Toasted over an open fire, chestnuts are absolute
ly delicious. In the kitchen, you'll be pleased with the way their sweet nutty
flavor enhances a menu.