Translated from Sanskrit, the name of this wonderful plant means "horned root". Ginger has been used by humans for centuries and is included in many traditional recipes. Due to its healing properties, ginger root is also used as a medicine.
Ginger root is the most valuable gift of nature, one of the most popular spices in world cooking. Almost everyone knows its aroma and piquant taste. Ginger is used fresh, canned and dried. Often, to enhance the beneficial properties, it is used in combination with other spices and herbs: mint, lemon balm, cardamom, nutmeg. Ginger goes well with lemon and honey.
Even in ancient Greece, ginger root was used as a seasoning for making bread. In medieval Europe, this spice was sprinkled with meat dishes, added to jams, flavored with wine and beer.
In Japan, ginger root is pickled and served with rice and fish. Since ancient times, Russian cuisine has used ginger as an additive in compotes, kvass, sbitni, liqueurs, liqueurs and mash. Dry root powder was added to cakes, buns, gingerbread and gingerbread.
In many countries, this plant is used as an additive in sauces, pickles for canning. Ginger is popular in dessert dishes - puddings, jams, mousses, jellies. Arabs make candied fruits and preserves from ginger. In the countries of Southeast Asia, pieces of ginger root are dried, dipped in thick sugar syrup or poured over with chocolate.
Ginger is added when stewing meat and poultry, 15-20 minutes before the end of cooking. This spice gives a subtle flavor to soups - vegetable, meat and even fruit. The root gives a very pleasant taste to fried pork and roasted duck, the meat becomes aromatic and soft. It is a great addition to mushrooms and cheese. Ginger vinegar is very popular in Chinese cuisine.
This product is commonly used as hot or chilled tea. To prepare it, you need to put 10-15 thin slices of ginger root in a regular teapot and pour boiling water. After 15 minutes, a valuable and tasty medicinal drink is obtained. You can add some cinnamon, anise, honey, or lemon peel to your ginger tea.
In European cuisine, the root is still used in the alcoholic beverage industry and brewing - English ginger ale is known throughout the world. Ginger wine, ginger vodka and bitter ginger liqueurs are also produced. It has long been added to punches.
It is very important that the use of ginger has no contraindications, it is useful even for pregnant and lactating women.
