Buttered Chestnut Purée

Ingredients

• large imported chestnuts
• butter
• pepper
• salt

Method

1. 1 Shell chestnuts and boil in water for a few minutes to loosen skins.
2. 2 Rub off skins, then cover with fresh boiling water and boil until tender.
3. 3 Press the cooked chestnuts through a sieve.
4. 4 Season the purée with butter, pepper, and salt to taste.