The genus castenea is found in a number of places throughout the world, and early settlers familiar with European chestnuts, or Chinese or Japanese chestnuts, were no doubt pleased to discover the native American chestnut, which provided a source of food that reminded them of home.

Chestnut origins by American Forests

Castanea mollissima, the Chinese chestnut, closely resembles its European counterpart, and is used in much the same way, while the Japanese chestnut, Castanea crenata, bears a larger, starchier nut that is more often served intact than ground into flour or meal.

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Along with those dishes, rice with Japanese chestnuts and pieces of pickled vegetables composed the menu.

KYOTO: The Capital of Zen Vegetarian Cuisine by Kato, Hiroko / Vegetarian Journal

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