Chestnuts Simmered with Butter and Cilantro
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shelled and peeled chestnuts ¾ pound unpeeled, whole ones halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 sprigs cilantro
- 2 cups or more low-sodium canned chicken broth
Instructions
- Select a small saucepan in which the chestnuts may lay in more or less one layer. Add the butter, cilantro, and broth to cover by ½ inch. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer softly for about 20 minutes, or until the nuts are tender-firm and still holding their shape. Avoid boiling or the nuts will disintegrate. When done, some pieces will be intact while others will have broken apart. Set aside to cool. Use in your stuffing or serve as a side dish.
Notes
To source and peel chestnuts easily, head to this article and how-to-video.
