Chestnut Puree Recipe

Chestnut Puree
submitted by sumit at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chestnuts2 Pound
 Milk3 Cup (48 tbs)
 White celery3 Small
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Sherry3 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2896 Calories from Fat 588

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 66 g101.4%

Saturated Fat 31.3 g156.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 132.3 mg44.1%

Sodium 1025.7 mg42.7%

Total Carbohydrates 525 g174.9%

Dietary Fiber 47.3 g189.2%

Sugars 132.8 g

Protein 52 g103.3%

Vitamin A 33.4% Vitamin C 2.6%

Calcium 79.4% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cut a gash on flat side of chestnuts and put in very hot oven or under broiler flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
Take from oven and remove shells and skins with sharp knife.
Cook chestnuts until tender in boiling milk with celery.
Drain.
Reserve liquid and discard celery.
Rub chestnuts through fine sieve or put into electric blender.
Season with salt and pepper.
Beat in butter and a little of the strained milk used for cooking chestnuts.
Add sherry.
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