1.
quarter rounds; ginkgo-leaf cut
a cutting technique where a round vegetable is quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise to create pieces shaped like ginkgo leaves
Etymology
The name comes from いちょう (ginkgo tree), because the cut pieces resemble the fan-shaped leaves of the ginkgo tree. Sometimes written as 銀杏切り using the kanji for ginkgo.
Usage
いちょう切り is commonly used for soups, stews, and curries, as the small pieces cook quickly and are easy to eat with a spoon.