Ginger Guide

December 21, 2012


Ginger Guide
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    Fresh or dried, spicy ginger adds pungent, lemony flavor to a variety of dishes and beverages. Here, an in-depth look.

Why You’ll Love Ginger

Ginger is a thick, tuberous root that is commonly thought to aid digestion and stimulate circulation. It can be ground or fresh, both offering a different taste and texture to dishes. Flavor honey and soda water with fresh versions, or add ground ginger to baked goods like gingerbread and homemade fruit leather.

How to Tell if Ginger is Fresh

Squeeze the ginger root gently, and it should feel hard and firm. If it’s soft or limp, discard. Look at all parts of the root to see if there are any signs of mold, especially around the nubs. If there are many areas of mold, discard, otherwise, just cut the small moldy spots off.

How to Make Ginger Tea

Place 4-6 slices of fresh ginger and two cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 10-20 minutes, then remove from heat, pour in a mug and add honey, lemon, lime, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks or vanilla.

How to Pair Ginger

Ginger makes a great addition to Indian and Japanese dishes, like chicken tikka masala and sushi. It can also be used to flavor carrot soup, pumpkin risotto and various baked goods like sweet potato donuts. Add small chunks of dried ginger to granola for a quick, hearty snack when you’re on the go.

Tip: Pickle your own ginger, then serve it alongside California sushi rolls.

How to Prep & Recipe Idea

Peel ginger with a spoon or vegetable peeler, then grate or slice as desired. Add a twist to traditional carrots with fresh ginger, spicy cinnamon and sweet honey in our Ginger Cinnamon Glazed Carrots recipe.

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