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Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — finished dish, ready to serve.

Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version)

盐焗白果（银杏果）微波炉版2.5分钟搞定 · cantonese cuisine

5 min total3 min cooking6 stepssavorynutty

The author recalls a childhood warning from her mother to eat only as many ginkgo nuts as your age allows. Ginkgo nuts are considered a treasured ingredient, but they are mildly toxic and must not be eaten in large quantities. Children under 5 and pregnant women should not eat them. The snack is finished when the kernels turn a beautiful yellow-green with a soft, chewy texture.

Maggie Tran's profile photoMaggie TranSecond-gen Vietnamese, first-gen meal prepper. I batch-cook pho broth monthly and I'm not sorry about the freezer situation. Ask me about fish sauce brands.

Nutrition & allergens

No supported allergens detected from surveyed ingredients.

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (4 servings)

Energy (kcal)
0(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Protein (g)
0(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Fat (g)
0(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Carbs (g)
0(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Sodium (mg)
603.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • Gingko nuts ingredient

    Gingko nuts银杏果

    20.0 piece

  • Fine salt ingredient identification photo

    salt盐

    0.25 oz

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 1 visual checkpoint.

    Gently tap each ginkgo nut with the back of a knife to crack the shell. Do not hit too hard, or the kernel will shatter.

    ✅ Done when: Each shell is cracked open without the kernel inside being crushed.

  2. 2

    Step 25 min

    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 2 visual checkpoint.

    Soak the cracked nuts in clean water for 5 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: The nuts have soaked for the full 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 3 visual checkpoint.

    Pat the nuts completely dry, then toss them with the salt until evenly coated.

    ✅ Done when: The nuts are dry to the touch and evenly coated with salt.

  4. 4

    Step 43 min

    High heat
    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 4 visual checkpoint.

    Microwave on high power for 2 1/2 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: After 2 1/2 minutes on high, the nuts are cooked through.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 5 visual checkpoint.

    Peel the shells off while the nuts are still hot.

    ✅ Done when: All shells are removed while the nuts are still warm.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Salt-Baked Ginkgo Nuts (Microwave Version, Ready in 2.5 Minutes) — step 6 visual checkpoint.

    Enjoy the beautiful yellow-green kernels, which have a moist, chewy bite and wonderful flavor. The method couldn't be simpler.

    ✅ Done when: The kernels are yellow-green, moist, and chewy.