Five-Spice Chestnuts
Classic savory Chinese snack featuring tender chestnuts roasted with warm five-spice seasoning for a fragrant, sweet-savory flavor profile.
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A beloved staple of Chinese autumn snacking, these aromatic five-spice chestnuts are a common sight at bustling street stalls and cozy home kitchens alike, their warm, spiced outer layer giving way to soft, naturally sweet chestnut meat that’s perfect for sharing during cool weather gatherings.
Ingredients
chestnut
1000g
star anise
2 pieces
cinnamon bark
2 small slices
bay leaf
2 slices
salt
a small amount
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse clean, then cut a cross-shaped incision on the surface with a knife.
2
Step 2
Place into a pressure cooker, add water, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and a small amount of salt.
3
Step 3
After the pressure cooker begins to release steam, pressure cook for 20 to 30 minutes, then it is ready.
4
Step 4
Once you open the lid, you will be greeted by a mixed aroma of five-spice and chestnut.
5
Step 5
Hey ~~ it smells so good!!
