Roasted chestnut is a popular autumn and winter street food in East Asia, Europe, and New York City. Asian chestnuts as well as European chestnuts can be used.
Do you have to soak chestnuts before roasting?
Soak them before roasting them:
Some people recommend soaking the chestnuts for 30 minutes before roasting them. ... Once you have scored the outer shell, place the chestnuts in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute then drain and pat dry. This will help speed the cooking process and avoid burnt chestnuts.
How do you roast chestnuts like a street vendor?
Roasting in oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread “scored” chestnuts evenly onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice during the cooking.
- Remove from heat and dump into a bowl and cover with a towel for 15 minutes.
- Carefully peel the flesh from the shell and enjoy hot.
