How do you roast chestnuts?

[Botany]

thanx

[tblue37]

1. On an open fire, I believe is how it goes. nt

[Binkie The Clown]

4. Beat me to it. haha nt

[Xipe Totec]

2. In Beijing I saw them mix the chestnuts with lit charcoal

And just slowly turn them over. Vendors were selling them on the street.

[Irish_Dem]

7. I saw them roast chestnuts like this in Beijing too.

I didn't try them however, wasn't sure about the charcoal, etc.
The vendor got mad at me for watching him do the roasting, if I wasn't going to buy anything I needed to move along.

[bagelsforbreakfast]

3. Can't remember how they taste but seeing this post made me want some!

[shraby]

5. Check this google link

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=DT0OWqqdEMmq0gKux7GwAQ&q=chestnuts+roasting&oq=chestnuts&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0j0i131k1j0l8.2240.4993.0.13284.9.9.0.0.0.0.256.1765.0j5j4.9.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.9.1759...46j0i46k1.0.oywouLdkvZw

[elleng]

6. In the oven,

assuming you're not in NYC and able to buy them HOT, on the corner.

Heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a cross into the skin of each nut. Put in a roasting tin and bake until the skins open and the insides are tender, about 30 minutes.

Watch your fingers, when removing the skins.