“To hopefully absorb a lot of flavor and to get the broth as rich as possible, and so they don't turn into mush like the pre-cooked ones.”
“Hopefully the chestnuts absorb a lot of this flavor.”
“Added because they are one of the few ways to get a good crunch in a long-cooking stew.”
“Added to improve the situation with the solids.”
“Added to provide a kick that the stew was missing.”
“I would say that today clears a 6 out of 10.”
The stew has a good level of heat from peppers and garlic, with a diverse array of textures from various solids.
The creator is experimenting with raw chestnuts to improve texture and flavor absorption, and is focusing on maintaining variety in the stew's solids to keep the daily meal interesting.