Ginkgo Cake

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Ginkgo Cake is a rice-based dessert known for its soft, sweet, and fragrant taste. Cooking method: steamed. The ginkgo nuts are roasted, then shelled, de-pitted, and skinned before being boiled to soften. Finely chopped walnut kernels and melon slices are mixed with white sugar, glutinous rice flour, melted lard, and water until well combined. The mixture is then spread in a tray, flattened into a square shape, and steamed until cooked. HuR Key points: roast the ginkgo nuts over high heat; control the amount of sugar added to avoid scorching it. HuR