Today we are going to talk about a delicious and nutritious fruit - ginkgo seed, that is, the fruit of ginkgo. I'm sure you've heard of ginkgo seeds, but do you know how to cook them into a delicious and simple dish? Don't worry, today I'm going to share with you a few tips to make it easy for you to master the unique cooking skills of ginkgo nuts!
First of all, let's understand the basic characteristics of ginkgo seeds. Ginkgo seeds have a white and smooth appearance, a crisp and delicious taste, and high nutritional value. It is rich in plant protein and a variety of vitamins, which have significant effects on boosting immunity, improving intestinal function, anti-aging, etc. Since ginkgo seeds are so delicious and healthy, let's take a look at how to make delicious ginkgo dishes!
The first method is to simply steam the ginkgo seeds. First, rinse the ginkgo seeds with warm water and place them in a steamer. Add an appropriate amount of water to the bottom of the steamer and heat until the water is boiling, then start the timer. The steaming time is about 15-20 minutes, until the ginkgo is soft and can be easily inserted with chopsticks. Finally, you can sprinkle some salt or dip soy sauce to enhance the flavor according to your personal taste. Steamed ginkgo seeds retain their original flavor and have a tender taste, making it a simple and healthy dish.
If you want to try something more creative, then try making ginkgo nuts for dessert. For example, ginkgo cake rolls. First, the ginkgo seeds are peeled, the film inside is removed, and they are cooked until soft. Next, mash or stir the ginkgo seeds into a puree, add a little sugar and stir well. Prepare another thin-crust baking sheet, spread the batter evenly on top, and bake in a preheated oven at about 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Once baked, take out the cake roll and let it cool for a while to enjoy the sweet and delicious ginkgo cake roll.
In addition to this, we can also use ginkgo seeds for stir-frying. Stir-fried beef with ginkgo seeds is an easy-to-learn home-cooked dish. First, the beef is thinly sliced and then marinated for a few moments with soy sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch. Next, peel and remove the ginkgo fruit and cut it into pieces of appropriate size. Heat the oil in a pan, add the marinated beef and fry until it changes color, then add the ginkgo pieces and vegetables, add the appropriate amount of salt and pepper, and stir-fry evenly. The stir-fried beef with ginkgo fruit produced in this way is tender and juicy, and the sweet taste of ginkgo is more prominent, which is definitely a delicious dish that makes people's mouths move.
Finally, if you want to try a special ginkgo dish, try the ginkgo stewed pigeon soup! First, prepare fresh pigeons and ginkgo seeds, wash the pigeons and cut them into cubes. Then, add enough water to a stew pot or voltage pot, add the pigeon pieces and ginkgo seeds, and add the appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine. If using a voltage cooker, select the stew function and set the time to 1-2 hours. If a stew pot is used, put it on a gas stove and simmer for 2-3 hours. At the end, you will taste the tender pigeon meat and the sweetness of the ginkgo seeds, and a nutritious and delicious stewed pigeon soup with ginkgo seeds is complete!
With the above few simple and easy-to-learn methods, you have mastered the tips of ginkgo cooking. Whether it's steamed, desserted, stir-fried or stewed, ginkgo seeds can bring you different taste enjoyment. Try it now and make Ginkgo a unique star in your menu!