More often that not, chestnuts are used as accompaniments, in stuffings or with Brussel Sprouts at Christmas. But my recipe uses the chestnuts in a main course, served in a rich casserole with mushrooms and vegetables. It is easy to make and perfect for these cold wintry days. My 14 year old daughter calls this meal "a taste of Christmas".
Ingredients:
200g pack of Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts
1 pint water
1 organic stock cube
3 sliced carrots
2 sliced onions
2 cloves garlic crushed
8-12 oz assorted mushrooms (I used open cup and Portobello)
5 fl oz red wine
2 tblspns soy sauce
2 tblspns plain flour
ground black pepper
dried parsley
I've attempted to make a video demonstrating the method, but I warn you I'm no Nigella!!
Finished meal:
