Vegetables

Ginkgo nut

ギンナン　ぎんなん　ginnan

Also known asginnan

At its best in Oct, Nov

Ginkgo nut (ginnan), Japanese vegetable
Ginkgo nut (ginnan) is at its best in Oct, Nov. It is in the market from Sep to Dec.

When it is at its best

Jan
Feb
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Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

In seasonAvailable

How to cook

Ginkgo nut: Roasted ginkgo nuts

Roasted ginkgo nuts

Can be done in a paper envelope in the microwave.

Ginkgo nut: Chawanmushi (savoury egg custard)

Chawanmushi (savoury egg custard)

Added as a garnish.

Ginkgo nut: Deep-fried without batter

Deep-fried without batter

Deep-fried and salted.

Ginkgo nut: Takikomi gohan (rice cooked with ingredients)

Takikomi gohan (rice cooked with ingredients)

Added for colour.

How to choose

Clean white shells that make no sound when shaken, and heavy in the hand.

Storage

Keep in the shell in the fridge; the kernels shrink if they dry. Shelled nuts freeze well.

Main areas

Good to know

Eating too many can cause poisoning, and children need particular care. Even adults should avoid large quantities at once.

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At their best around the same time