How to Cook Chestnuts in a Microwave Oven

Take a handful of chestnuts.

Cut them in half with a sharp knife.

Place the chestnuts in a small bowl.

Add a little water to the bowl to make them wet.

Turn the chestnuts face down in the bowl and pour off almost all the water, leaving just a tiny bit of moisture in the bottom.

Microwave the chestnuts for 1 to 1.5 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave.

Remove the shells from the nuts; they should lift right off.

If the chestnuts are crunchy, they are not quite done; if they are hard, they are overcooked.

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