Stir-fried chestnuts are a popular snack. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious, chestnuts are not only delicious and delicious, but also rich in nutritional value. Today, I'm going to share with you the secret of stir-frying chestnuts so that you can easily become a chestnut cooking expert!
1. Buy high-quality chestnuts.
First of all, choosing high-quality chestnuts is the key to the success of fried chestnuts. Choose chestnuts that are fresh, plump and moth-free. The skin of high-quality chestnuts is dark brown, the flesh is pale yellow, and the taste is delicious.
2. Cleaning treatment.
Put the purchased chestnuts in clean water, add a pinch of salt, and soak for 10 minutes. Then, rinse with running water and drain. This removes impurities and eggs from the surface of the chestnut.
3. Opening treatment.
In order to make it easier for the chestnuts to ripen thoroughly when stir-frying, we need to open the chestnuts. Use a knife to make a small cut at the top of each chestnut, being careful not to cut into the pulp. This makes it easier for the chestnuts to ripen thoroughly during the frying process.
Fourth, stir-fry skills.
Pot selection: choose a pan or wok, and the bottom of the pot should be evenly heated, so that the color of the fried chestnuts is uniform.
Master the heat: Heat the pot over high heat first, then turn to low heat and stir-fry slowly. The heat should not be too large, so as not to scorch on the outside and grow on the inside.
Stir-fry technique: Stir-fry gently with a spatula to heat the chestnuts evenly. At the same time, be careful not to break the shell of the chestnut when turning.
Seasoning addition: According to personal taste, an appropriate amount of salt, sugar and other seasonings can be added during the frying process. But be careful not to add it too early, so as not to affect the taste and color of the chestnuts.
Fifth, out of the pot time.
When the chestnuts are fried until golden brown and fragrant, they can be removed from the pan. Be careful not to fry it for too long so that the chestnuts don't turn mushy. After it cools down a little, you can taste the fried chestnuts that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious.
The above is the secret sharing of fried chestnuts. Hopefully, these tips will help you become a chestnut cooking expert with ease!If you have any questions or need more advice, please feel free to let me know.