Ingredients
750 g (about 1 2/3 lbs) ginkgo nuts.
Seasonings
50 g honey, 50 g lard, 250 g (about 2 cups) sugar, and 2.5 g osmanthus sauce.
Instructions
1. Remove the shells from the ginkgo nuts, soak them briefly in alkaline water to peel off the skins, then blanch them in boiling water to remove the bitterness, and finally cook them in a pot until tender, then remove.
2. Heat a wok over high heat, add 35 g (about 2 1/2 tablespoons) of lard and the sugar, stir-fry until it turns a silvery red color, then add 100 ml (about 1/2 cup) of water, the remaining sugar, honey, and osmanthus sauce. Add the ginkgo nuts and cook until the sauce thickens. Drizzle with 15 g (about 1 tablespoon) of lard, then transfer to a shallow soup plate. This dish is bright white in color, with a fresh, sweet flavor that fully infuses the ingredients.