Chongqing chestnuts are grown in high mountains, cool and fresh climate, in addition to abundant river and stream water, creating conditions for the tree to grow lush, so it has much better quality than other types of chestnuts. Chongqing chestnuts are usually harvested in 9-10 months every year.
The chestnut tree in the local language is also known as "calendula". Adult trees are 10-16m tall, perennial stumps up to 0.5m in diameter, wide crown. In addition to these favorable natural factors, trees are grown according to strict procedures for optimal quality. The trees are planted on a hillside 450-600m high at equal distances. Every autumn is the time when chestnuts begin to ripen that can be harvested. The bunches of chestnuts when unripe, the external shape resembles young rambutans with a ruffled shell pointed like a hedgehog.
Chongqing chestnuts can be processed into many delicious dishes such as roasted chestnuts, boiled chestnuts, chestnut porridge, chestnut tea,... Chongqing chestnuts are also a precious gift for relatives and friends.
Chongqing chestnut has many effects on human health such as kidney supplement, promoting cardiovascular health, supporting digestion, beautifying skin, hair, good for pregnant and lactating women ...
The way to prepare Chongqing chestnuts is quite simple. For roasted chestnuts, the chestnuts must first be washed, drained. Then put the chestnuts in a roasting pan over low heat until the chestnuts are golden brown, fragrant.
With boiled chestnuts, wash, put in a pot of hard-boiled water. Then, take it out to drain and enjoy. There is also a very special chestnut porridge. When processing, we rinse the rice, put it in a pot of cooked water. When the porridge is cooked, add the peeled chestnuts and cook for another 10 minutes. Season to taste. With chestnut tea, peel the chestnuts and boil them. Cook sugar water with ginger, grapefruit flowers. Add the chestnuts and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool to have a refreshing, cooling and nutritious tea.
Chongqing chestnut is a nutritious, delicious food and has many beneficial health effects. You can easily buy Chongqing chestnuts at food stores or on e-commerce websites.
Photo: Cong Dat
According to Vietnam Photo Newspaper