Osmanthus Chestnuts

Osmanthus Chestnuts

　　　　At the foot of the picturesque Yushan Mountain lies the production area of the prized Yushan Osmanthus Chestnuts. Changshu has a long-standing tradition of growing osmanthus trees. Come Mid-Autumn Festival, osmanthus blossoms burst into fragrant bloom around every home and village, filling the air with their sweet scent. Around this time, chestnuts also gradually ripen. Rich in starch, protein, and sugar, Yushan Osmanthus Chestnuts are highly nutritious and can be eaten either raw or cooked. When raw, they are sweet, crisp, and tender; when cooked, they are sweet, glutinous, and delicate, bursting with the flavor of osmanthus. Made into a dessert like osmanthus chestnut pudding, they become a sweet and refreshing delicacy. When used to simmer chicken, the chicken becomes tender and the chestnuts crispy, with the flavor penetrating deep into the meat — a famous dish enjoyed by all ages.

(Changshu)