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Sweet Ginkgo Nut Dessert Recipe

Chinese · Dessert · 40 min total

A delicate and comforting dessert featuring tender ginkgo nuts in a sweet, fragrant syrup, often enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried ginkgo nuts (or 1½ cups canned, drained)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup rock sugar (or granulated sugar, adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons goji berries (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried osmanthus flowers (optional, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

Instructions

1. If using dried ginkgo nuts, soak them in water for 2 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse. If using canned, simply drain and rinse.
2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the ginkgo nuts and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
3. Add rock sugar and stir until dissolved. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Add goji berries and osmanthus flowers (if using). Simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Serve warm or chilled. The dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, replace half the water with coconut milk.
• Ginkgo nuts are also known as white nuts or silver apricot nuts. Do not eat raw as they contain toxins.
• This dessert can be served as a soup or with tapioca pearls for texture.

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