Afiya Organic Turkish Chestnuts – Raw In-Shell, 400 g / 800 g
Description
Afiya Organic Turkish Chestnuts are fresh, raw chestnuts supplied directly from the orchard with their brown shells intact. Choose 400 g or 800 g to prepare at home. Once cooked, their gently sweet flavour and soft texture suit a warm snack and sweet or savoury recipes.
What You Receive
Whole chestnuts from Turkey. The selected weight includes the shells; the peeled kernels will weigh less.
- 400 g: the smaller option for a home roasting session or a recipe.
- 800 g: twice the weight of the smaller option, useful for sharing or preparing several dishes.
How to Prepare Turkish Chestnuts
Rinse and dry the chestnuts, then carefully score a cross through each shell before heating.
Oven Roasting
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 392°F. Spread the chestnuts in a single layer on a baking tray and roast for around 25 minutes, until the shells open and the flesh is tender. Cooking time varies with chestnut size and your oven.
Boiling
Put the scored chestnuts in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for around 15–20 minutes, or until the flesh is tender. Drain after cooking; the time may vary with chestnut size.
After roasting or boiling, allow the chestnuts to cool enough to handle, then remove the hard shell and thin inner skin while they are still warm.
Serving and Recipe Ideas
Enjoy roasted chestnuts warm, add cooked pieces to rice dishes and stuffing, or blend them into soups and purées. They also work in cakes, dessert fillings and chestnut cream.
The two additional gallery images are illustrative: raw chestnuts and a roasted serving suggestion. The serving image is AI-generated; the product you receive is raw and in-shell.
Storing Fresh Chestnuts
After receipt, refrigerate them in the vegetable drawer in a breathable paper or perforated bag. Avoid excess moisture and condensation, and rinse only the quantity you are about to cook. Prepare them as soon as practical after delivery.
Keep cooked chestnuts in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 4 days. For longer storage, freeze cooked, peeled kernels in convenient portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these chestnuts ready to eat?
They need cooking and removal of the shell and inner skin before serving.
Why are cooked chestnuts hard to peel?
Peeling is easier while they are warm. Start once they are cool enough to handle rather than letting them cool completely.
Can I freeze chestnuts?
Yes. Cook and peel them first, then freeze in portions. Freezing can change their texture, so the cooked kernels work well in soups, purées and recipes.
