CHESTNUT RECIPES

 

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Helpful Equivalents [1]:

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1 pound (450 g) of fresh, in-shell chestnuts = approximately 3 cups (425 g) of peeled nut meats

3 cups (425 g) of peeled nut meats = approximately 1 cup (175 g) of chestnut flour

1-1/4 pound (560 g) of fresh, in-shell chestnuts = approximately 2 cups (475 g) of chestnut puree

1 pound (450 g) of dried, peeled chestnuts = approximately 1-3/4 pounds (800 g) after re-hydration

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Allow about 1/3 pound (150 g) of fresh chestnuts per serving.

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[1] The Chestnut Cookbook: Recipes, Folklore and Practical Information - Third Edition, pg. 24; written and illustrated by Annie Bhagwandin; published by Hats Off Books.

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