Roasting Chestnuts

Ingredients:

300g chestnuts.
Salt (optional).

Method:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (430°F).

• Place chestnuts on a tea towel flat side down & carefully cut a cross on the rounded side of the chestnut to prevent them exploding in the oven.

• Place in a shallow pan & roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the chestnuts have a skins begin to open.

• Remove from oven & wait until the chestnuts are cool enough to peel. 

• Serve with salt if desired.