Are chestnuts good in autumn and winter?
Chestnuts are an indispensable delicacy in the fall and winter, and are currently very popular in the market. Our grandparents have a saying: "Chestnuts in the fall and winter are better than tonics". Because at this time, chestnuts are at their best when they are sweet. According to general practitioner Bui Dac Sang, in oriental medicine, chestnuts have a sweet, cool taste, warm properties, and are classified as kidney meridians, making them very suitable for nourishing the body on cold days.
Chestnuts are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals that help nourish the kidneys, reduce back pain and knee pain; soothe the lungs, reduce coughs and phlegm on cold days and are good for bones and joints, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Chestnuts have many health benefits. Photo HM
Every 100g of chestnuts contains up to 8.1g of fiber including both soluble and insoluble forms. Soluble fiber, when absorbed in water, forms a gel-like substance in the intestines that helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of constipation and intestinal complications.
Steamed, boiled or roasted chestnuts all have a rich, aromatic flavor. Chestnuts are not only eaten boiled or roasted, people can use them as ingredients to prepare many delicious dishes. From crispy roasted chestnuts with sugar to nutritious stewed chicken with chestnuts… each variation is a delicate experience of winter cuisine , good for health.
When this seed is combined with other ingredients, it will increase the effect of keeping the body warm, strengthening the lungs, and reducing the risk of catching a cold on winter days.
How to choose good chestnuts
Ms. Doan Thi Bich Diep ( Cao Bang ) shared how to choose delicious chestnuts: Accordingly, people should choose to buy chestnuts that are light brown in color, with a fresh, shiny outer shell. Fresh, delicious chestnuts will also have very visible hairs.
Chestnuts are a delicious winter treat. Photo HM
Fresh chestnuts cannot be kept for too long, so as soon as you buy them, you need to spread them out on a clean, flat surface in an area away from direct sunlight to preserve them for 7-10 days.
Alternatively, you can also put the chestnuts in a food storage bag, poke a few small holes in it, and place the bag in the refrigerator to keep the nuts fresh for about 15 days.
Delicious dishes with chestnuts to warm the stomach and nourish the winter
Chestnut soup - delicious and easy to make dish for cold days
Chestnut soup is easy to make with familiar ingredients such as pork ribs, yams, etc., helping to increase immunity and reduce the risk of catching a cold in winter.
Making:
Step 1: Wash the ribs, blanch them in boiling water to remove blood and impurities. Peel the chestnuts, clean the taro and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Add enough water to the pot, add ribs, chestnuts, yams and some sliced ginger and boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. The ingredients will blend together during the simmering process, creating a delicious and nutritious soup.
After about 45 minutes of simmering, the ribs, chestnuts and yams are cooked, season again and add green onions.
Honey-coated chestnuts
Ingredients: 500 chestnuts, 200 - 300ml pure honey
How to make honey coated chestnuts:
First, wash the chestnuts and use scissors to lightly cut a line lengthwise on the chestnut. Then put the chestnuts in a pot to boil or steam for 30 minutes. When the chestnuts are cool, peel them.
Add honey to the pan, stir gently over low heat until the honey bubbles, then add the split chestnuts. Stir continuously for about 5-10 minutes to let the honey soak into the chestnuts.
Honey-coated chestnuts
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