Gingko Nuts

Canned gingkos come already shelled and cooked, but fresh ones have a chestnutlike texture and purer flavor. They must be shelled and blanched to loosen the skin so that it can be peeled. As an ingredient, gingko nuts add a soft texture to stir-fried vegetables. They are added to soups, but their greatest contribution is to stuffings. Unshelled and unpeeled gingkos can be kept refrigerated up to three weeks. Freshly peeled gingkos are preferred.