Ginger: Fresh Ginger, Pickled or Crystallized

Fresh ginger is a delicious addition to many dishes. You can find fresh ginger root in the grocery store almost any time of year. It has a great fresh flavor that adds a bit of spice to many dishes.

Ginger has a thin skin that can be left on or peeled off. The fibrous ginger root needs to be chopped up so that the root doesnt get stringy in your dish.

There are many types of ginger available in the stores. Fresh, dried, pickled or crystallized ginger. Crystallized ginger is really candied a great flavor for tea or pastries.

Ginger paste is also available in the grocery stores. It is a convenient addition without all of the chopping.

In this video on ginger, Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com give you a ginger primer to let you know the options when shopping for ginger.

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[josephhoh]

Unfortunately most store bought pickled ginger use preservatives. I heard that you can make your own by boiling till just soft thinly sliced ginger, and then pickling it in a sugared vinegar mixture. I have no idea what the recipe for the sugared vinegar might be other than to create a blend to taste.

What do you think?

[RecipeCook]

Buy a nice plump knob of ginger-wash, peel & slice very thinly (I use a food processor) Sprinkle with a t. of salt and let sit for 30 mins. To make the brine, boil 1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar & sugar to taste- start with 1/4 cup. Put ginger in suitable container and pour boiling liquid over. Let cool, store in frig - after about a week it will turn pink. If it doesn't, your ginger is old, but still edible. If you want, you can boil the root first, etc. but I like the above method better. ~Rita

[nilatu]

thanks rita

[RecipeCook]

You're welcome! ~Rita

[CENTRINOaki]

GINGERS DO HAVE SOULS

[cheskydivision]

Besides Crys. ginger, yum. I love brined ginger its sold where sushi ginger is found its very salty, mixed with plain rice makes a great side dish. If I have a lot of ginger and don't want it to dry up in the fridge I grind it into a paste with a little lemon juice to keep it from turning colors and put it in a jar in the fridge. I usually scrap the skin off with a spoon.

[Snowflake70]

Ya done GoooD ! Excellent. Just what I was looking for.

thank you !

[IFortnerElite]

lol

[kiminokami]

You can definitely make your own. Alton Brown did it.

[9aspengold5]

the sushi ginger is great if you have a bad stomach. It is an old world remedy and works great.