Sometimes the most convenient way to eat your ginger is to drink it instead. Slicing or chopping fresh ginger and simmering it in hot water yields a richly flavored beverage that soothes the stomach and helps clear a stuffy head. Alternatively, make your own ginger ale at home. Brew it the...
Ginger is avegetablebut is often referred to as a herb or spice. Many cooks consider dried ginger a spice and fresh root a herb. The active components in ginger are called gingerols which give the root its distinctive flavor. Gingerols are thought to be anti-inflammatory and useful in alle...
woody skin. However, it’s incredibly quick and easy to safely remove ginger root with a spoon. Simply press the edge of the spoon against the ginger root and use a scrapping motion to remove and discard the skin, revealing the flesh. Or if you...
When we talk about the edible part of ginger, we generally refer to ginger root. But it is the rhizomes (modified stems) that we eat. The ginger rhizome is aromatic, pungent, and spicy. And are often referred to as ginger roots. It is one of the plants which need very less amount o...
To pre-sprout ginger indoors: Prepare a tray with moist compost several inches deep. Cut or break the ginger rhizomes into the size pieces you wish to plant, ensuring each has at least one bud. Allowing the ginger to sit on the counter for a day to callus over can help prevent root ro...
Ginger root: This is a more formal way to refer to the whole, unprocessed root. “The ginger root itself is quite beautiful, with its knobbly texture.” Beyond the form, consider the intensity of the flavor. Is it mild, medium, or strong? Adding descriptive words al...
We usually say ginger root when talking about the edible part of the ginger plant. But that is not really correct. You eat the rhizomes, and as you can see, the rhizomes have roots. Rhizomes and roots are two different things. But I'll keep talking about ginger root anyway, that's wh...
Homemade Ginger Tea Instructions Follow these instructions to make strong ginger root tea at home: Get a fresh rhizome that looks plump and healthy without too many wrinkles. Wrinkled roots are old and won’t be as potent with volatile oils. Cut off a half inch piece of ginger for a milde...
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How-To 3 Ways to Make Veggie Bacon You can have your bacon and eat it too! With the help of some familiar yet unexpected ingredients – think carrots, mushrooms and even coconut – you can whip up a batch of mouthwatering “fake-on” that will add amazing flavor to your sandwiches, sal...