New easy quick trick for cooking chestnuts in a rice cooker 🌰

During Autumn, We headed to Tesco and purchased these huge chestnut. Creating delicious and nutritious snacks at home using a rice cooker is incredibly easy! It has turned into one of my go-to chestnut treats at home. 

Start by placing a 400g a bag of chestnuts in a rice bowl pan, which I got for £2.50 with my club card price. Rinse them thoroughly under running water and soak them for about 30 minutes. This will help soften the shells, making them easier to cut. I recommend using chestnut clip for this task instead of a knife.

Just set the chestnut on its flat side, give it a little press, and voilà! Your chestnut is perfectly scored and all set for roasting. No need for knives or any risky finger movements.

Start by rinsing the uneven shells well, then fill a pot with water so that it completely covers the chestnuts. Put the pot in the rice cooker and set it to steam for 30 minutes. After that, press the button again for another 30 minutes. Once done, pour out the water, rinse the chestnuts again, and let them drain thoroughly. 

(Helpful tips: The rice cooker should steam for a minimum of 45 minutes, while the dry toast with honey needs at least 15 minutes).

Mix in 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar, and then toast them for about 15 minutes to 30 minutes before finishing, stir them occasionally to achieve a caramel flavour and a nice toasted look.

Good job! It's all done!