Chestnuts are a popular autumn ingredient, often used in sweet and savory dishes. Boiling or water-cooking chestnuts is an easy and tasty way to prepare them.
- Put the chestnuts in a pot and cover them with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 30 minutes until the chestnuts are tender.
- Drain the chestnuts and remove the shells before serving.