How to peel water chestnuts How to peel water chestnuts

When water chestnuts were on the market in large quantities, I bought a bunch of them and took them home. But when I wanted to eat them, I was a little dumbfounded. How do I peel the skin of this thing? I peeled a few with a knife for a long time and was so tired that I sweated. In order to let my family eat delicious water chestnuts, I learned the peeling skills. Since then, I no longer have to worry about peeling water chestnuts. I will write down the method of peeling water chestnuts below and share it with those who have the same needs as me.

How to peel water chestnuts

1. After buying water chestnuts and bringing them home, it is best not to peel them directly with a knife. Instead, you can wash them first and soak them in salt water for about 2 to 3 hours. Under the action of salt water, the skin of the water chestnuts will become loose. After it is soaked, take it out and peel it with your hands. It will feel much easier and it will be peeled especially cleanly.

2. Water chestnuts can also be peeled using special equipment. There are special peeling machines sold on the market that can remove the skin of water chestnuts. However, this kind of machine does not have much use value at home after purchase. So when people buy a skinner, if they don’t want to peel it themselves at home, it is best to let the vendor use a peeling machine to help you remove the skin of the water chestnuts, and then you can wash it at home and eat it.

How to peel water chestnuts

1. Water chestnuts can also be peeled after high-temperature steaming. People can wash the water chestnuts they buy in clean water, then put them in a steamer and steam them. After the water boils, steam them for about half an hour. At this time, the water chestnuts in the pot are cooked, and its flesh and skin have undergone qualitative changes. The two will separate naturally. After people take it out, they can remove the skin by gently tearing it with their hands.

3. Water chestnuts can also be peeled by rubbing, but it is difficult to rub them directly with your hands. It is best to put them into a sturdy bag, add appropriate amount of clean water, tie the mouth tightly, and then rub the water chestnuts inside repeatedly with your hands. After about ten minutes, you will find that most of the water chestnut skin has fallen off. After taking them out, rinse them with clean water and clean up the remaining skin.