Whole Braised Chestnuts Recipe
Ingredients
| Chestnuts | 2 Cup (16 tbs), peeled | |
| 1 cup chicken consomme | ||
| Cornstarch | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 2 tablespoons red or white wine, sherry, or water | ||
| Butter | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Place chestnuts in heavy saucepan or casserole.
Cover with consomme to the depth of 1/2 inch.
Mix cornstarch and wine to a smooth paste.
Pour over chestnuts.
Add salt and pepper to taste and dot with butter.
Simmer, covered, over lowest possible heat for 50 minutes, or until chestnuts are tender.
Serve as separate dish or mix with braised red cabbage or Brussels sprouts.
Cover with consomme to the depth of 1/2 inch.
Mix cornstarch and wine to a smooth paste.
Pour over chestnuts.
Add salt and pepper to taste and dot with butter.
Simmer, covered, over lowest possible heat for 50 minutes, or until chestnuts are tender.
Serve as separate dish or mix with braised red cabbage or Brussels sprouts.
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