How to Boil Chestnuts in an Electric Pressure Cooker
Easy Chestnut Peeling Method Using an Electric Pressure Cooker
Steamed chestnuts, bursting with the sweet essence of autumn! These fluffy, incredibly delicious chestnuts are a delightful treat that you’ll find yourself popping into your mouth one after another. They’re so wonderfully tasty! Enjoy the natural sweetness and soft texture that makes them utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 20 chestnuts
- 200ml cold water
- Hot water (for soaking chestnuts)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, we’ll prepare the chestnuts to make peeling easier. Soak the chestnuts in hot water for about 10 to 20 minutes. This step softens the chestnut shells, making it much easier to score or peel them later. Tip: Before soaking in hot water, it’s a good idea to lightly rinse the chestnuts under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Step 2
Now, gently score the rounded part of the soaked chestnuts with a knife. The score should not be too deep, just enough to slightly split the shell. This small cut will make peeling incredibly easy after cooking!
Step 3
Place the prepared chestnuts and 200ml of water (for the pressure cooker) into the inner pot of your electric pressure cooker. Using the correct amount of water is important; too much can make the chestnuts mushy.
Step 4
Set your pressure cooker to the ‘Multi-cook’ or ‘Steam’ setting, then press the pressure cook button and wait for 20 minutes. Cooking times and modes may vary depending on your pressure cooker model, so it’s always helpful to consult your appliance’s manual. Delicious steamed chestnuts will be ready in 20 minutes!
Step 5
Voila! Your perfectly steamed chestnuts are ready, with steam gently rising. While they are still warm, use a knife or your fingers to peel the skin. Thanks to the score you made earlier, the peel should come off very easily. Let them cool slightly, and then savor the sweet, soft, and delightful flavor of these autumn gems!
