You have bought a large piece of ginger and have to realize: the aromatic, hot root cannot be used up within a few days? Then simply make the spice durable and preserve the taste for a long time.

Ginger can be dried and used for tea

Store ginger properly

Undamaged rhizomes will keep for several weeks in a cool place outside of the refrigerator. To do this, wrap the root in a slightly damp paper towel.

On the other hand, if the tuber is damaged, it dries up quickly and becomes increasingly sharp. Then preserve the ginger in a timely manner so that the pleasant aroma is retained.

Preservation methods for longer shelf life

Although fresh ginger is commercially available all year round, it would be a shame to throw away cut tubers. The spice can be preserved easily and quickly,

Dry ginger

  1. Peel the ginger and cut into very fine strips.
  2. Spread out on a rack lined with parchment paper.
  3. Place in a dark, airy place, turning daily until the spice dries.

Alternatively, you can dry ginger at 40 degrees in the oven or a dehydrator.

Freeze ginger

The roots can easily be preserved in the freezer and will last for up to a year.

  1. Peel and finely grate the ginger.
  2. Place in portions in an ice cube maker and fill up with a little water.
  3. You can add the frozen ginger cubes directly to the food.

Alternatively, you can freeze the spice in thin sheets. Put the grated ginger in a freezer bag and smooth everything out. If necessary, break off a small piece and add to the food.

Pickle ginger in vinegar

Gari is an indispensable side dish for sushi that you can make yourself:

  1. Peel the ginger and cut into fine slices.
  2. Spread out on a board and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Leave for about an hour.
  4. Blanch the ginger briefly in hot water.
  5. Layer in small glasses.
  6. Put the rice vinegar in a saucepan and add two tablespoons of sugar for every 100 ml.
  7. Bring to the boil and pour hot over the ginger.
  8. Close immediately.

If stored in a cool, dark place, the pickled ginger will keep for about six months.

tips

You can make a super healthy thirst quencher from excess ginger. Thinly slice a thumb-sized piece of ginger per cup and pour boiling water over it. Leave for ten minutes and enjoy with a little sweetness.

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