Steamed Tamba Kuri Chestnuts in Syrup

Steamed Tamba Kuri Chestnuts in Syrup

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • 20 Tamba chestnuts
  • 3 fruits of gardenia
  • 500g sugar
  • 800cc water

Directions

  • (1) Soak the Tamba chestnuts in water overnight to soften the shell. Then use a knife to peel away the hard shell of a nut,, and the inner, astringent skin, then place in water.
  • (2) Crush the fruit of gradenia and wrap with gauze. Put chestnuts (1) into a bowl, add water, and microwave for 6 mins. until there is change in color and it has become soft.
  • (3) Wash gardenia from (2), and squeeze out water. Place into the bowl and add the syrup, then microwave for 5 mins to adjust taste.