This Man's Cook Sweet Chestnut Stew

Name: This Man's Cook Sweet Chestnut Stew
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: chestnuts 30 pieces (about 300g); sugar 1 cup (80g); cooking oil 2 cups

A sweet and savory chestnut stew made by simmering chestnuts in sugar and cooking oil until the outside is crispy and the inside is moist and tender.

30 min Difficulty Easy Snacks & desserts

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

chestnuts 30 pieces (about 300g)
sugar 1 cup (80g)
cooking oil 2 cups

Recipe

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Soak fresh chestnuts in hot water for 20 minutes to soften the outer shell, then peel them off.

If the inner shell is hard to remove, place the chestnuts in a container, cover with lid or plastic wrap, and microwave for 1 minute before removing with a knife.

Place the peeled chestnuts in a pot and add 1 cup (80g) of sugar and 2 cups of cooking oil.

Cook over medium heat, stirring slowly until the sugar dissolves, frying the chestnuts gently.

As the oil begins to bubble, continue stirring constantly to prevent burning, cooking until the chestnuts turn brown.

Once the chestnuts develop a brown hue, turn off the heat and drain them through a colander to remove all excess oil.

To prevent sticking as they cool, briefly dip the chestnuts in cold water and immediately remove them to cool.

Use hot water and a microwave to easily remove chestnut shells.
Add chestnuts, sugar, and cooking oil to a pot and fry over medium heat until browned, stirring continuously.
Drain the oil and briefly dip in cold water to prevent sticking, then cool and serve.

Cooking tips

Microwaving chestnuts for 1 minute helps loosen the inner shell by adding moisture, making it easier to remove with hands or a knife.
Sugar doesn't mix well with oil, so as the oil heats up, the sweetness penetrates deeper into the chestnuts.
After use, let the cooking oil cool completely, then carefully pour off only the clear oil (excluding any sugar residue) for reuse.

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Those looking for a warm, sweet homemade snack during winter.
People who enjoy a unique seasonal chestnut dish with a crisp exterior and soft interior texture.

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