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Chinese Roasted Chestnuts 糖炒栗子 — homemade Chinese food

糖炒栗子

Chinese Roasted Chestnuts

⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min⏰ Total: 30 minEASY
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🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
500 gfresh chestnuts板栗score an X on flat side
45 gsugar白糖
15 mlvegetable oil食用油

Instructions

1

Score, soak, and wok-roast(25 min)

Score each chestnut with an X. Soak in warm water 10 min. Drain. Heat wok with oil and sugar on medium. Add chestnuts, toss constantly 20-25 min. The sugar caramelizes and coats the shells. The chestnuts are done when the shells curl back at the cut and the nut inside is golden, tender, and sweet.

Pro Tips for Western Kitchens

Scoring the X is essential — chestnuts explode if not cut. The X also lets the sugar syrup seep in and makes peeling effortless.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

120
Calories (kcal)
2
Protein (g)
24
Carbs (g)
4
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
0
Sodium (mg)

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