The Health Benefits of Chestnuts and How to Make Braised Chestnuts (Bunui-bam)

Chestnuts are loved worldwide for their unique taste and various health benefits.

Especially in Korea, they are used in a variety of dishes, among which 'Bonui Chestnuts' or chestnut simmering is the most representative.

In this article, we will look at the health benefits of chestnuts and tell you a simple way to make Bonui Chestnuts at home.

 

Health Benefits of Chestnuts

Chestnuts are rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps regularize bowel movements. They also contain plenty of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, copper, and magnesium, contributing to immune system enhancement, heart health support, and bone strengthening.

 

Also, the calorie content of chestnuts is relatively low compared to other nuts making it an ideal snack for those who want to manage their weight. Chestnuts also help suppress overeating by giving a feeling of fullness.

 

Next let's look at how to make Bonui Chestnut (chestnut simmering), a delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-rich nut.

(Note that you need to start making it early in the morning so that it ends in the afternoon. If you start in the afternoon it won't finish until dawn..)

 

 

Simmered Chestnut (Making Bonui Chestnut)

 

Ingredients: Fresh chestnuts 500g (weight after peeling), soy sauce 4T, sugar 300g (if you don't like sweet use 200g), cooking wine(or wine) 4T

 

How To Make:

1. Soak the chestnuts in salt water for 20 minutes to remove any possible bugs inside.
2. Select floating chestnuts from water then pour enough water just enough for them submerge then add a spoonful of baking soda.
3. Peel off only outer shell leaving inner skin intact after soaking them into water(try removing as much inner core as possible,  please refer to the picture below). If peeling is too difficult :boil them for about five minutes let them cool down before peeling
4. Pour enough water just enough for peeled off chestnut submerge then boil them on low heat about 20-30 minutes.
5. After change water (with lukewarm water) then again boil them on low heat about another 20-30 minutes.
6. After half an hour take off from heat then remove remaining fuzzes using skewer stick.
7. Pour enough water just enough for defuzzed chestnut submerge add sugar then boil on low heat about another twenty minutes.
8. Add soy sauce and wine continue boiling on low heat ten more minutes
9. Put simmered chestnut into sterilized jar voila! You have your sweet tasting simmered chestnut!
10. This bonui-chestnut can be enjoyed both as healthy snack or dessert after meal its rich flavor goes well with any dish!

 

 

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