Turkish Natural Raw Chestnut (Kestane) – Small Size

Turkish Natural Raw Chestnut (Kestane)

Turkish Natural Chestnut (Kestane) is a natural Turkish product.

Chestnut is a tree or shrub belonging to the genus Castanea.
Chestnuts usually grow in Mediterranean climates and are especially common in countries such as Turkey, Italy and France.
Chestnuts are known for their delicious taste and nutritional properties.

Nutritional Value:

Chestnuts are a rich source of nutrients. 100 grams of chestnuts approx:
Calories: 213 kcal
Carbohydrate 45 g
Protein 2 g
Fat 1 g
Fiber: 8 g
Vitamin C 43 mg (72% of daily requirement)
Chestnuts are a healthy snack option, especially with their high fiber content and low fat content. They are also rich in B vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Storage Conditions:

Storing chestnuts is important to preserve their freshness.
Chestnuts should be stored in a cool, dry place. They can last for a few days at room temperature.
For long-term storage, it is recommended to keep them in the refrigerator. This way they can maintain their freshness for several weeks.
Chestnuts can be frozen after boiling. This is an effective way to keep them fresh for a long time.
Chestnuts are a delicious and nutritious food, making them a popular snack and meal ingredient, especially during the winter months.

Practical ways to cook chestnuts at home!

How to cook chestnuts in salt?
If you want to make chestnuts as delicious as if they were cooked on the stove, you should definitely try the technique of cooking chestnuts in salt. It is best to use a cast iron skillet for chestnuts in a pan. If you have a cast iron skillet, if not, use a well-heated and non-stick skillet. Spread the rock salt well on the bottom of the pan. Score the shells of the chestnuts transversely. Place the chestnuts lightly buried in the salt and close the lid. Put the pan on the stove and start cooking the chestnuts over medium heat. Remove the chestnuts from the pan and wrap them in a clean cloth until the shells open. After 20-25 minutes, you can enjoy your softened chestnuts.

How to cook chestnuts at home?
Put your cast iron skillet on the stove and start heating. Wash and dry the chestnuts in plenty of water. With the help of a knife, make a scratch with a knife without entering the fleshy parts too much. Place the scratched chestnuts in the pan intermittently and start cooking. While the chestnuts are cooking, sprinkle half a glass of water over the chestnuts with your hands. Cook the chestnuts with a lid on them for about 20 minutes and consume them hot.

How to cook chestnuts in the oven?
Wash the chestnuts and make shaped scratches from the fattest parts of their shells without entering the fleshy part too much. Put the chestnuts you have scratched in a bowl full of water and leave them for 1 hour. You can also add salt to the water if you wish. Then take the chestnuts out of the water, dry them and place them on a baking sheet covered with baking paper. After setting the oven to 200 degrees and heating it, put the chestnuts in the oven. As the chestnuts cook, their shells will open and their colors will darken. Remove the chestnuts from the tray and serve hot.