The Eastern Cross/Fasting recipes/Roasted Chestnuts
Everyday · Snack
Roasted Chestnuts
Κάστανα ψητά
Winter street-corner snack
Any fast dayPrep 10 minCook 25 minServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut a cross or slit in the flat side of each chestnut so they don’t burst.
- Soak in water for 10 minutes.
- Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until the shells open.
- Wrap in a towel for 5 minutes, then peel while warm.
Tip. Sold on every corner in Athens and Thessaloniki through the Nativity Fast.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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