The Versatility of Ginger
Ginger is an extremely versatile culinary tool, allowing flavors from savory to sweet. You can add it to soups, salads, vegetables, sauces, meat dishes, desserts, beverages and more. Just remember that when cooking with ginger, a little goes a long way.
Ginger-Spiked Carrots & Apples
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
1/3 cup orange juice
3 teaspoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium apples, cored and cut into 1/4″ thick slices (4 cups)
fresh chives, snipped finely
In a covered skillet, cook carrots, orange juice and ginger in hot butter for 5 minutes. Add apples, cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly tender. Top with chives.
Makes 4 servings
Ginger Pea Scallion Pilaf
1/3 cup green onion (white part only)
2 1/4 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped finely
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions, chopped finely
In a heavy saucepan, cook the white part of the green onion and the ginger in butter over medium-low heat. Stir until the ginger is colored lightly. Add rice, stirring, for one minute. Stir in 2 cups water and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas, green onions and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Makes 4 servings
Try this recipe for a tasty, warming treat:
Hot Ginger Lemonade
1 1/2 tablespoons ginger juice
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
pinch cayenne pepper
Stir all ingredients together. Drink warm.
Makes 1 serving
Recipes from The Ginger People