How do you eat this type of Gingko nut?
I've looked online but found no clear explanation... I had bought these Gingko nuts because I'm curious to try new flavors, but could never find how to eat them An article online said that the outside shell could be poisonous, so I ended up getting rid of them.
I'm still wondering how these are cooked, when sold as seen on the picture (dry, white outer shell).
Best Answer
You can roast them, or shell them and then put them into soups/congees.
This article seems to have pretty clear instructions: http://www.thekitchn.com/ingredient-spotlight-ginkgo-nu-105591
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How do I eat ginkgo nuts?
The nuts shouldn't be eaten raw\u2014they contain a toxin, called ginkgotoxin, that can cause vomiting and even loss of consciousness. Cooking the nuts greatly degrades the toxin, but even then, moderation is advised. Most culinary uses feature ginkgo nuts as garnish.How do you prepare ginkgo nuts?
Whip up a batch by placing the (dry) ginkgo nuts in a cast-iron skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, then sprinkle them with sea salt. Cook until the shells split and the interior nut reveals itself as a luminescent green. Allow the nuts to slightly cool, then go to town on them while they're still warm.Which part of ginkgo nut is poisonous?
"When eaten in large quantities (over 5 seeds a day) or over a long period, especially by children, the gametophyte (meat) of the seed can cause poisoning by MPN (4-methoxypyridoxine).How to Forage \u0026 Cook GINKGO NUTS that smells like a combination of POO \u0026 VOMIT | Fruity Fruits
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