Practical ingredient guide
Fresh chestnuts
Brown-shelled fruit with starchy flesh, eaten boiled or roasted.
Nuts and seeds
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Brown-shelled fruit with starchy flesh, eaten boiled or roasted. Score the shell before roasting; boil for purées and fillings.
Flavour profile
Brown-shelled fruit with starchy flesh, eaten boiled or roasted.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose heavy chestnuts without holes or mould.
Store
Refrigerate; peel and freeze for longer storage.
Prepare
Score the shell before roasting; boil for purées and fillings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Score the shell before roasting; boil for purées and fillings.
How to substitute it
Substitution changes flavour and texture; adapt the technique and check allergens.
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