Ginger root is famous for its beneficial properties for the human body. It helps to enhance immunity, promotes better absorption of food. You can use it not only raw but also pickled.
Pick your recipe
You will need
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- ginger root;
- salt;
- sugar;
- water;
- rice vinegar.
Instruction manual
1
Prepare the root. You need to rinse it thoroughly and peel off the top peel. If you purchased young ginger, just rub it with a stiff brush or peel it with a knife. If the root is old and does not lend itself to a similar method of cleaning, then peel the peeler with a peeler, or with an ordinary knife (cut a thin layer).
2
Cut the ginger. For pickling use thin ginger root petals, so you need a sharp knife with a wide blade. Put the root on a cutting board and carefully cut it into thin strips. Remember, the thinner you make the petals, the better the finished dish will turn out. Therefore, do not rush, do it slowly. Put the prepared ginger on the bottom of a deep bowl.
3
Heat about three liters of pure water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, salt and pour ginger. Leave a bowl of water for four to five minutes, and then drain the liquid. Set aside about half a glass of this water. The process of treating the root with boiling water is needed so that it becomes softer and more tender.
4
Mix the left water, one cup of rice vinegar and three tablespoons of granulated sugar. Optionally, you can take red vinegar, which will give ginger a nice pink tint. For more tenderness and softness, try replacing vinegar with rice wine (it can also be pink and white).
5
Pour the root with the mixture and mix thoroughly. Leave the ginger in the marinade for five to six hours (you can overnight). Be sure to keep it in the refrigerator.
6
Do not rush to free the finished root from the marinade - it is much safer to store it in it. Pickled ginger should be consumed for four weeks. Keep it in the refrigerator, preferably in a sealed container.
Useful advice
The use of ginger occurs not only in conjunction with Japanese dishes (sushi and rolls). It perfectly complements the meat and diversifies the snacks on your table.