Gingko Nut

The Japanese maple tree, Icho, bears the exquisite gingko nut, known as ginnan in Japan. It is a favourite delicacy and a traditional accompaniment to sake. The word gingko or ginkgo is a corruption of ginkyo, another Japanese name for the maple tree. Ginko nut is available either fresh in its shell, shelled in packets, or shelled and cooked in cans or jars. A dried variety is also available.