Posted on Monday, November 30, 2015 in
Snack Recipes
These deliciously popular oven roasted chestnuts (castanhas assadas), are a great snack, enjoy.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Ingredients
2 pounds chestnuts1 cup water1 tablespoon coarse sea salt to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 345 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the chestnuts in water.
- Make a horizontal cut on the side of each chestnut.
- Place the chestnuts on a baking tray and sprinkle with the water and salt to taste.
- Roast the chestnuts for about 30-35 minutes in the oven until they are browned but not overcooked and soft on the inside. You must find a healthy medium to make sure they are not too soft and not too cooked as it makes all the difference.
- Once they are done, serve while hot.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
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