Creative Ways to Cook with chestnuts – Recipes You Haven’t Tried
Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious chestnuts recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.
Recipes with chestnuts
This large Wellington is perfect for the holidays and serves 8 people. A show-stopping Beef Wellington built for special occasions: beef tenderloin is wrapped with savoury mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and delicate crêpes, then finished in a golden puff pastry crust. Brushed with Dijon mustard for extra depth and served with a glossy red wine sauce, it’s a rich, celebratory centrepiece designed to feed a crowd.
Chestnut braised ribs is a home-cooked dish in autumn and winter. It perfectly combines the sweetness of chestnuts with the meaty flavor of ribs. This dish is tempting in color and rich in taste. It is a traditional delicacy that is loved by families.
During the Spring Festival, with many people gathering and the freezing weather, I'm too lazy to be busy around the stove. Every time, I rely on this big pot of Cantonese-style lamb rib stew to solve the problem. A dozen pounds of meat is enough for about twenty people, it's worry-free, and makes a great impression. It always receives rave reviews! The lamb ribs are stewed until tender and fall off the bone, incredibly flavorful. The tofu skin, soaked in sauce, is soft yet chewy. The carrots are sweet and refreshing, and the water chestnuts with sugarcane add a refreshing touch. Every bite is authentic and rich Cantonese flavor. The hot pot bubbles away, the aroma filling the air – it's intoxicating! Nutritionally, it's packed with nutrients. Lamb ribs are rich in protein and iron, excellent for replenishing blood and warming the body. Angelica and angelica root remove the gamey smell, enhance the aroma, and warm the body. Hawthorn helps cut through the richness and aids digestion, while carrots and water chestnuts provide ample vitamins and dietary fiber. This pot is not only a tempting feast for the taste buds, but also full of nutritious and health-preserving ideas. When it's freezing cold, sitting around this pot and eating it together will warm your body and your heart. It is a classic Cantonese dish that combines deliciousness and health!
Braised chicken with chestnuts is a classic Chinese home-cooked dish. The sweet chestnuts and tender chicken are slowly braised until they are tasty. The sauce is rich with the aroma of soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. It goes well with rice and is perfect for enjoying in autumn and winter.
The deliciousness of chicken combines with the gentle sweetness of Chinese chestnuts, creating a warm, aromatic dish. Seasonings of shallots, garlic, and ginger combine with soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of pepper and sugar. The tender chestnuts provide a distinctive sweet and savory flavor, while a sprinkling of spring onions adds freshness. This dish offers comfort and a rich, mouth-watering flavor.
Braised Pork Tail with Chestnuts is a bold, warming dish where pork tail and chestnuts soak up a savory blend of soy sauce, dry pot sauce, oyster oil, and beer. Ginger, garlic, green onion, and a mix of green, red, and dried chillies add fragrance and heat, finished simply with salt and white pepper for a rich, deeply satisfying bite.