Ginger root is one of the most ancient spices. It has been used for centuries in Asian, African, Caribbean, North American, and Indian cuisine. The beneficial properties of this plant, its fresh, strong taste and aroma have made ginger an essential ingredient in many dishes. Many recipes require little ginger, not all of the root is used, so you need to know how to store the rest.
It is necessary
- - paper towel;
- - zip package;
- - a jar with a sealed lid;
- - vodka or sherry;
- - flower pot with soil;
- - salt.
Instructions
Step 1
The fresher you choose the ginger root, the longer it will last. Fresh young ginger has a smooth, even shiny thin skin, light brown in color. Its flesh is white, smooth on the cut, without fibers, aroma is distinct. The root, with yellow fibrous pulp and dry wrinkled skin, is old and will not last long.
Step 2
Pat dry the ginger root and wrap in a paper towel. Place in a sealed plastic bag. Place the ginger zip bag in the refrigerator, in the fruit and vegetable compartment. This allows the root to remain fresh for three to four weeks.
Step 3
Peel the ginger and place in a glass screw-top jar. Fill a jar with vodka or sherry. Alcoholized ginger will give vodka its own taste and aroma, but sherry, on the contrary, is able to add its own subtle note to the taste of this spice. Close the jar with a lid and store the ginger in it until it runs out. Such a root has practically no shelf life. Use ginger sherry in broths and soups. Vodka infused with ginger is good to add to the dough.
Step 4
Fresh ginger root keeps well in the soil. Buy a pot from a flower shop and fill it with equal parts loam, sand, peat, and compost. Bury the unpeeled ginger root. Place the pot in a warm, damp place in direct sunlight. If you don't disturb the root for a long time, there is a possibility that it will sprout. Ginger is a very beautiful plant. Its leaves are added to soups, teas and salads.
Step 5
Peel the ginger root, grate and mix with salt. Place the ginger paste in a clean glass jar with a sealed lid and store in the refrigerator. So the spice can be stored for about a month. Ginger paste is good for Indian cuisine.
Step 6
Peel the ginger root and slice across. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Leave for three to four days in a dry, dark, cool place. When the ginger pieces are completely dry, place them in an airtight container. So the spice can be stored for up to 1 year.
