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Wolfgang Puck's Braised Chestnuts Recipe

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Braised chestnuts with onions and wine may be served whole as a side dish or riced into a puree.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds shelled chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup port wine
  • Thyme
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation:

Heat heavy saucepan.

Add the oil, butter, and chopped onions. When onions turn slightly brown, deglaze with port wine. Add thyme, chestnuts, chicken stock, and a little salt and pepper. Cover and cook until chestnuts are tender and the chestnuts have absorbed most of the liquid.

Serve as whole braised chestnuts or pass through a ricer and make a wonderful chestnut puree.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe Source: Live, Love, Eat! The Best of Wolfgang Puck by Wolfgang Puck (Random House)
Reprinted with permission.

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