The Ginko nut comes from an ancient tree that existed from the time of dinosaurs. The so called maidenhead tree bears foul smelling fruit that holds the ginko nut inside. The nut itself does not have a smell and is very popular in Chinese cooking. The tree is thought to have originated in China, but there has been evidence of it in the U.S. as well. Roasted ginko nuts are served as appetizers in China. Roasting the nuts is a very simple task that takes only a few minutes.
Instructions
1. Put your pan on a burner, turn the heat on high to warm the pan.
2. Pour in the oil and coat the inside of the pan evenly using a spatula.
3. Grasp one nut between the pliers and squeeze with gentle pressure until the thin, tan colored shell breaks. Remove the shell to expose the brown meat of the nut inside. Repeat with all nuts.
4. Turn the heat down to medium on the pan and place nuts inside.
5. Sautee the nuts, moving them often until they turn a bright green color. This takes approximately three or four minutes.
6. Remove nuts from the pan. Allow them to cool for several minutes. Serve as an appetizer or snack.
Tags: