Raw chestnuts are a nutritious food, but the thin skin in them is bothersome. To quickly remove the thin skin of raw chestnuts, here are a few things to try:
Method 1: Blanch with boiling water.
1.Rinse the raw chestnuts with clean water.
2.Put the washed raw chestnuts in a pot and pour boiling water.
3.Soak for about 5 minutes until the raw chestnuts are tender.
4.Peel the soaked raw chestnuts one by one by hand.
5.Remove the thin crust inside.
Method 2: Pat with the back of the knife.
1.Rinse the raw chestnuts with clean water.
2.Beat the raw chestnut vigorously with the back of the knife to crack its shell.
3.Put the cracked raw chestnuts in a bowl and add an appropriate amount of hot water.
4.Soak for about 10 minutes until the raw chestnuts are tender.
5.Peel the soaked raw chestnuts by hand and remove the thin skin inside.
Method 3: Heat in the microwave.
1.Rinse the raw chestnuts with clean water.
2.Put the washed raw chestnuts in a special container for microwave ovens and add an appropriate amount of water.
3.Cover and heat in the microwave.
4.Heat until the raw chestnuts are soft, remove and let cool.
5.Peel the soaked raw chestnuts by hand and remove the thin skin inside.
All three of the above methods can help quickly remove the thin skin of raw chestnuts, and which method to choose depends on personal preference and actual conditions. Either way, you need to be on the safe side and avoid using knives that are too sharp or unstable to avoid accidental injury.