Chestnuts are a treasure for the whole body, with the function of nourishing the stomach and spleen, and strengthening the kidneys and tendons. It is called "health food" overseas. Chestnuts are most suitable for treating kidney deficiency, especially when made into chestnut porridge, the effect of treating kidney deficiency is excellent.
Name: Chestnut Porridge
Ingredients: Chestnuts, glutinous rice, rock sugar
Instructions: First, prepare the chestnuts by removing the shells and skins. Blanch them in boiling water for two minutes, drain and cut into small pieces. Wash the glutinous rice thoroughly, then put it into a pot with the chestnut pieces. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour. Add rock sugar for taste, and it is ready to be served.
Benefits and Functions of Chestnuts:
Chestnuts have the functions of regulating the middle, appetizing, and improving vision.
① According to Cui Yuxi's "Food Classic": "Eating it improves vision and expels three types of parasites."
② According to "Rihua Zi Bencao": "It is nutritious, stops hunger, regulates the middle, and stimulates the appetite."
③ According to "Kaibao Bencao": "It enhances physical strength, relaxes the intestines and stomach, reduces hunger, and promotes good health."
Easy Ways to Peel Chestnuts:
The first method is soaking in hot water. After washing the chestnuts, put them in a bowl and add some salt. Pour hot water over them and soak for about five minutes. After soaking, the chestnuts will be easier to peel, and even the thin inner skin will automatically come off.
The second method is thermal expansion and contraction. As those who have eaten chestnuts know, the innermost layer of the chestnut skin is difficult to remove. In this case, thermal expansion and contraction can be used. First, remove the outer shell, then boil the chestnuts in hot water for a few minutes. After that, remove them and soak in cold water for a while. This will make it easier to remove the inner skin.
The third method is freezing in the refrigerator. After cooking the chestnuts, let them cool down and then put them in the refrigerator for two hours. This way, the chestnuts will separate from the inner skin automatically.
