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Shibu Kawa-ni (chestnuts Cooked In Green Tea)

A home-style Shibu Kawa-ni (chestnuts Cooked In Green Tea) made with Chestnuts, Sugar, Green Tea Leaves, and T Soya Sauce. Serves 6. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 6 pc
• 4 tsp
• 2 1/2 tsp
• 1

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cover the chesnuts with cold water and the tea leaves and bring to boil in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the chestnuts show no resistance when pierced.

3. 3

   Drain and wash under cold running water.

4. 4

   Leave the brown membrane intact.

5. 5

   Put 3/8 pt of water, sugar and the chestnuts into a saucepan and bring to boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, the stir in Soy Sauce.

7. 7

   Simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature before draining and serving.