1, the cooking time of chestnut is related to the cooking method. If you just boil and shell, you usually only need to cook for about 20 minutes. The specific method is to clean chestnuts, add appropriate amount of water, put them in a pot for 15 minutes, and then cook them slowly until the chestnuts are completely cooked.

2. If you cook chestnuts in a pressure cooker, you generally don't need much water, just add a little water, and the time is set at about 30-40 minutes. The specific method is chestnut 1000g, appropriate amount of water, washed chestnuts and put them into the inner container of electric pressure cooker. Add water, select the function of universal stew, set the time for 35 minutes, and then open the lid to eat.

What are the benefits of eating chestnut?

1, chestnut is a high starch food, which can quickly replenish energy. It is the best food choice for women who want to lose weight or beauty. It can replace other staple foods and is easy to digest.

Chestnuts are commonly used to treat kidney deficiency in the elderly. Eating a chestnut raw every morning and evening can relieve the frequent urination of the elderly. Eating chestnuts in moderation can supplement carbohydrates, provide energy needed by the human body, help fat metabolism in the body, and have the functions of nourishing the stomach, moistening the intestines, benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen.

3. Chestnut contains more unsaturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Regular consumption of chestnut can prevent osteoporosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis, and it is also a nourishing food for anti-aging and prolonging life.