We're pretty proud of the fact that we've actually invented a new way - or two new ways - to peel chestnuts.
Here's the YouTube video; this is the long version, for Method 1. We had to split the video into two pieces for You Tube, so Method 2 is separate. For those in a hurry; there's The Short Version, which has both methods and much less commentary. (Plus, I don't sing, in The Short Version, so you can escape that hazard if you wish...)
Another thing we're proud of, is that a few years ago our chestnuts were featured in a substantial article by Corby Kummer, Senior Food Editor of The Atlantic Monthly.
He liked them. Quite a lot. Corby cooked most of his in the microwave; cutting them in half (at our suggestion). If you use a microwave; be sure to use Method 1, not Method 2- the microwave heats them so fast that sometimes #2 is just not enough area to let steam out, and you may have an explosion even though they're pierced.
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I've tried the parboiling now. It's incredibly easy, compared to the torture I've endured all my life.
ReplyDeleteWhat strikes me is the simplicity; and how obvious the idea is. My guess would be that in a few years, no one will ever cut that x and they'll laugh at us for ever doing it.
Obvious. But nobody else ever thought of it. That's a hallmark of great ideas, and great thinkers.
Thanks!
Hi! I came over from SmittenKitchen; just wanted to say I've tried it- and I love it! Fabulous! You've saved my life!
ReplyDeleteLove your voice! When are you releasing your Holiday Songs album?! ;-)
ReplyDeleteoh, yeah, LOVE the method too! It is sooooo easy!
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