The chestnut , with itssweet and delicate flavors , it never leaves you indifferent and yet, apart from traditional recipes such as capon or candied chestnuts, we don't celebrate it enough. Big mistake because it is perfect for cooking delicious desserts or savory dishes .
First this reminder! What is commonly called "chestnut" in the French language is actually a large chestnut that has only one large fruit. So much for the small botanical point now let's go back to the countless virtues of the chestnut. Indeed, with carbohydrates mainly composed of starch, it is the flagship food for gluten intolerant and people with celiac disease (chronic bowel disease triggered by gluten consumption). It is therefore a great digestive aid. And also a slimming ally! Its high carbohydrate level has an effect on satiety, you don't need to eat a lot of it to be full and for a long time. The perfect snack in case of a snacking crisis!
The chestnut goes perfectly with autumn squash in gratins or soups, foie gras, poultry and the apple for sweet recipes.
The queen of autumn, which we continue to enjoy in winter, is a good ingredient to add a twist to classic dishes by adding its touch, as in the autumnal risotto with chestnuts and chanterelles and the divinechestnut tiramisu .
And if you feel like it, you can even make your own chestnut flour by mixing them, spending them in the oven for a few hours and then remixing them using a coffee grinder; it's work, we haven't lied to you... If it's comforting cocooning you want, we advise you to concoct a hot drink and more precisely the gourmet coffee with chestnut cream and slip under a blanket.
Dig into our recipe ideas, each one better than the next, provided of course you like chestnuts!
Also read:
Snack without gaining weight:15 foods to eat for a little peck
Autumn recipes:15 ideas for easy, delicious and inexpensive gratins with seasonal vegetables
Tiramisu:our favorite gourmet recipes, spotted on Pinterest
