In the Market

Chestnuts

January 18, 2006

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What are they: Without the familiar roasting aroma, it's easy to overlook raw chestnuts in the produce section. Their low fat, high starch, and high water content make them nutritionally more like potatoes than pistachios. And though an open fire is nice for roasting, it's not necessary. As for shelling and peeling troubles, the key is learning to score them ... (Full article: 235 words)