Stir-fried Chestnuts 炒栗子

A popular street food snack, stir-fried chestnuts are sweet, tender, and incredibly satisfying. Often cooked with sugar and oil, giving them a glossy finish and caramelized flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g fresh chestnuts
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Steps

1. Rinse the chestnuts and make a small incision (X-cut) on the flat side of each chestnut to prevent them from bursting during cooking and to make peeling easier.
2. Place the incised chestnuts in a pot and cover with enough water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until slightly softened. Drain well.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Add the boiled chestnuts and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the granulated sugar and pour in the remaining water. Continue to stir-fry, tossing constantly, until the water evaporates and the sugar caramelizes, coating the chestnuts evenly.
5. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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