How to Prepare and Use Fresh Ginger
with
Ben Kurtzman
Ginger is a very useful root that can add flavor to any number of dishes. Learn how to peel and grate fresh ginger.
Transcript: How to Prepare and Use Fresh Ginger
Hi, I am Ben Kurtzman for About.com Food and today I am going to show how to use fresh ginger.What is Ginger?
Not everyone who has enjoyed a ginger ale or a ginger beer realizes what ginger actually looks like. It is this crazy thing right here. Despite its unusual appearance, ginger is a very useful root and can add flavor to any number of dishes.Peeling Ginger Skin
The first thing that you need to do when you are cooking with ginger is to peel the skin off. Only peel off as much as you are going to be using that day.Cutting Ginger
As soon as you peel the ginger you will notice that it has a very strong aroma, so about half a tablespoon should be good for most marinades and sauces. For recipes where you need the ginger to be a little more finely chopped, you could mince it like you would a clove of garlic, or as an alternative, you can use a grater.As you can see, I now have a nice little pile of ginger, having done barely any work. So now that you know a little bit more about ginger, try to incorporate it into your cooking. I think you will find that it is a very versatile way to add a lot of flavor to just about any type of cooking.
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