How does the king of dried fruit peel chestnut? When do you mature?

Chinese chestnut is the fruit of trees or shrubs in Fagaceae, which is rich in nutrition and delicious in taste. It is also called "ginseng fruit" abroad. Whether it is eaten raw or cooked or fried, it is very delicious, so how to peel the "king of dried fruit" chestnut? When will it mature?

First, how to peel Chinese chestnut

1. Hot water immersion method: wash the raw chestnut with clean water, immerse it in boiling water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then take out the chestnut, cut a small opening with a knife and peel it off by hand, the chestnut skin can fall off, and the inside layer of clothing will also fall off, which is a time-saving and labor-saving method.

two。 Refrigerator freezing method: first boil the chestnut with water, wait until cooled, put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours, and then take it out, you can easily separate the shell meat. Be careful not to wait until the frozen chestnut is heated to room temperature before peeling, so the chestnut skin is not so easy to peel off, this is also the disadvantage of the refrigerator freezing method, more time-consuming, frozen chestnuts can not be eaten immediately. However, frozen chestnuts have a different flavor. Friends who like them can try them.

3. Microwave oven heating method: first cut the shell of Chinese chestnut with scissors and heat it with high heat in the microwave oven for 30 seconds, then the layer of clothing will automatically be separated from the meat. Be sure to cut off the shell of Chinese chestnut first, otherwise it will cause uneven explosion of Chinese chestnut and lead to microwave oven failure.

4. Sun exposure: if the raw chestnut is exposed to the sun for a day, the shell of the chestnut will crack automatically, and the skin inside will become brittle and easy to peel off.

5. Boil in salt water: add some salt when cooking chestnuts, so that it is easy to peel after cooking, and salt also has the effect of locking fresh, so the cooked chestnuts will be more sweet.

When will the Chinese chestnut mature

Most of the chestnuts mature in autumn, about September to October. The flowering period is usually from May to June, and the fruiting period is from September to October. There are many varieties of Chinese chestnut, and the maturity periods of different varieties are different. Chestnuts in some areas have matured and listed in mid-late August, but generally all chestnuts will mature before November. Eating Chinese chestnut in autumn is also the most delicious and nutritious.

Third, how to preserve fresh Chinese chestnut

1. Cold storage method: put the chestnut into the refrigerator or freezer, or after drying the fresh chestnut for a day, peel off the hard shell and then seal it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. It can generally be stored for more than a week.

two。 Ventilation preservation method: generally put the fresh chestnut in a cool and ventilated place, you can keep it for a long time, or soak the fresh chestnut in cold water for 7-10 days, drain it with a bamboo basket or net bag, and hang it in a cool and ventilated place. this method can usually be preserved for several months.

The above is the introduction of the peeling method of Chinese chestnut by Tuliu.com. Chinese chestnut generally matures in autumn. Often eating Chinese chestnut has the effects of tonifying kidney and spleen, strengthening body, benefiting stomach and calming liver, which is a good nourishing dried fruit.