Umami chestnuts
Umami chestnuts
Ingredients
- 500g chestnuts, cooked and peeled
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C (fan forced).
- Combine miso, tahini, and soy sauce into a large bowl.
- Add the chestnuts and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Place the chestnuts onto a lined baking tray and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until warm and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Tips
Umami means ‘essence of deliciousness’ in Japanese. Often described as a ‘meaty’ or ‘brothy’ taste – umami instantly adds flavour depth to any dish. These umami chestnuts make a great addition to an antipasto platter, and are also perfect as a snack.Credit
Recipe courtesy of Chestnuts Australia (https://www.chestnutsaustralia.com.au/)| Nutrients per serve | |
| Energy | 1,228kJ |
| Protein | 5.2g |
| Fat | 4g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 52g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Dietary fibre | 17g |
| Sodium | 403mg |
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