Introduction: Microwaved Grand Marnier Chestnuts, Flambe'

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A very simple yet tasty recipe. Fire is involved !

Step 1: Watch Your Fingers !

Chestnuts are definitely better when roasted but microwaves do a reasonable job.

First, collect what is needed :

Chestnuts
Grand Marnier
A sharp knife
A microwave safe plate
A microwave oven
A clean cloth to hold the hot chestnuts
A match or a lighter

With the aid of the knife make a cut on a side of each chestnut : this will prevent your chestnuts from exploding when in the microwave.
Forgetting to do so is probably not dangerous but having to clean the microwave is definitely a hassle you don't want !

Step 2: Microwave.

Put no more than 6-7 chestnuts in the microwave and set it to 2.5 - 3 minutes (with an 800W oven, actual mileage may vary).
...
And wait.

Step 3: Alcohol, Please !

Quick ! Peel off all of the chestnuts, don't let them cool down !
Use the cloth to hold them.

Put the chestnuts back on the plate and pour some Grand Marnier on them.

Step 4: Flambe'

Flame the chestnuts.
Be careful as the hot chestnuts and GrandMarnier will develop flammable vapors.
Eat

Alcohol will burn out, so the recipe is reasonably good for children also.

Buon appetito