1, hot water with salt

Pour raw chestnuts into a container filled with hot water, add appropriate amount of salt and soak for 5 minutes, then cut a hole and peel the chestnuts while they are hot. The chestnuts peeled off are very complete.

2. Microwave heating

Cut open the shell of raw chestnuts with scissors and heat them in the microwave oven for 30 seconds. Endothelium and chestnut meat will automatically separate, and the color is good. Be sure to cut it open.

3. Sun exposure

When raw chestnuts are exposed to the sun for a day, chestnuts will crack, and the shell and endothelium of chestnuts can be peeled off quickly, whether raw or cooked.

Extended data of medicinal value of chestnut;

1. Chestnut has the effects of invigorating spleen and nourishing stomach, invigorating qi and tonifying kidney, strengthening waist and tendons, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and strengthening heart, and is suitable for chronic diarrhea, traumatic fracture, blood stasis, swelling and pain caused by weakness of waist and knees, unfavorable waist and legs, unfavorable urination, and deficiency and cold of spleen and stomach.

2. Chestnut also has high medicinal value, mainly used for nausea, vomiting blood, bloody stool and other diseases, suitable for all ages. Chestnut contains soft dietary fiber and its glycemic index is lower than that of rice. As long as sugar is not added in processing and cooking, diabetics can also supplement it appropriately.

3. Chestnut is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins, which can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. There are also extremely high sugar, fat, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and other minerals, as well as vitamins C, B 1, B2 and so on. It is very useful for keeping fit.

4, pregnant women eat chestnut fitness and strong bones

Chestnuts are also called chestnuts. Together with red dates and persimmons, they are called "three major woody crops". Chestnut is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamins, etc. It has the functions of invigorating spleen and stomach, tonifying kidney and strengthening tendons, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. Pregnant women often eat chestnuts, which can not only strengthen the body and bones, but also help the pelvis to mature and eliminate fatigue. Moreover, the fried chestnuts are sweet and delicious, and they are very good food.

Reference source Baidu Encyclopedia-Chestnut