Roast chestnuts in microwave oven

Chestnuts are very common. We often eat them in our daily life. The nutritional value of chestnuts is very high, and there are many ways to cook chestnuts. Not only can they be fried, but also boiled. Chestnuts can also be used in cooking. Chestnuts contain many nutrients needed by the human body. Regular consumption is very good for human health. Chestnuts can also be cooked in a microwave oven. Here is how to cook chestnuts in a microwave oven.

How to cook chestnuts in microwave

Wash the chestnuts and use a kitchen knife or scissors to make a deeper cut in the chestnut, cutting through the outer shell and the fuzzy skin inside. If you don't score all the way through, it will pop when you microwave it.

Place the opened chestnuts in a microwave-safe container, spreading them out without overlapping; it is best to use a large plate. I prefer to eat original chestnuts, so I didn’t brush anything. You can brush it with some honey, or sugar and vegetable oil. The chestnuts roasted in this way are sweeter and have better color.

Put the chestnuts in the microwave and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.

Precautions

Microwave ovens have different wattages and the time required varies. It is recommended to use high heat for 3 minutes, take it out and check the situation before continuing.

Choose chestnuts with one side flat and the other side convex, as these are sweeter.

Cooking Tips

1. When putting chestnuts into the microwave, you must cut the opening, so you must wash them first, so that the cutting can be soaked in water to keep it hygienic;

2. There is no required ratio between sugar and oil. If you like sweet, you can add more. Adding the right amount of oil is also to ensure the color of the chestnuts and that they will not be too dry in the microwave.

3. The box in the microwave must have holes, leaving some soaked sugar and oil water inside, so that the chestnuts will not be too dry after microwaved;

4. The microwave time is for reference only. It also depends on the size of the chestnuts. You can stop in the middle, take out the chestnuts and taste them, then increase or decrease the time as you wish.

The benefits of eating chestnuts raw

First: Treat waist and leg weakness and strengthen tendons and bones

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chestnuts are warm in nature and can strengthen the body and bones after consumption. If you suffer from sore waist and knees, taking chestnuts can effectively restore your body to health.

Second: Protect the spleen and stomach and relieve spleen deficiency

Put the dried raw chestnuts directly into your mouth and chew them in the morning and evening every day. After they are completely transformed into pulp, slowly swallow them. This will maximize the effectiveness of the chestnuts and has a very good effect on protecting the spleen and stomach.