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Cooked Chestnut
The nut of the sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, already peeled and cooked. Chestnuts are starchy, closer to a potato than to a walnut.
Origin
The tree is native to southern Europe and western Asia. Cooked nuts are sold vacuum-packed or in jars.
Flavour
Sweet, mealy, and mild.
How to use it
Crumble them into stuffings and desserts, or warm them in butter.
Storage
Refrigerate an opened pack and use it within a few days.
Recipes using it
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