SERVES 4
Finding the force field was an integral part of survival and then escape for Katniss. We don’t know for sure what kind of nuts “hung like grapes” from the trees in the Arena, but this recipe for roasted chestnuts could be a good stand-in for throwing mystery nuts at a force field.
Be sure to check each nut to make sure it isn’t moldy or rotten before preparing it.
1 POUND FRESH CHESTNUTS
SALT TO TASTE
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
On the flat side of each chestnut, use a small paring knife to cut a large X all the way through the skin.
Place the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30–40 minutes, depending on the size of the nuts.
Shake pan several times while roasting, so they cook evenly.
If you’d like them warm but not thoroughly roasted, roast for 10–15 minutes only.
Peel all the roasted chestnuts when they are cool enough to handle.