Many people believe that home cooking means bland food. As I have discovered since writing this blog that’s simply not the case. A simple way to bring both flavour and health benefits into your kitchen is to add spices including fermented ginger. The tangy, slightly spicy ferment is packed with probiotics that can help to support the gut. While it also adds a zesty kick to a lot of dishes. It is time consuming but the efforts are worth the results. Fermented ginger is proof that healthy food can be bursting with flavour. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Mandoline
- Fork or juicer
- Airtight glass jar
- Tablespoon
- Stirring spoon
- Muslin cloth
- Elastic band
Ingredients
- Ginger x 1 large piece
- Lemon x 1
- Water x enough to cover the ginger
- Salt x 1 – 2 tbsps
Method
- Thinly slice the ginger using the mandoline.
- Put the ginger slices into a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the lemon in half and using the fork or juicer squeeze the juice over the ginger.
- Sprinkle over the salt.
- Using your hands massage the lemon and salt into the ginger for about 3 – 5 minutes.
- Put the ginger into the airtight glass jar.
- Pour over the water and stir these ingredients together.
- Place the muslin cloth over the top.
- Put an elastic band or piece of string around the outside of the jar.
- Store in a cool dark spot in the kitchen or an airing cupboard if possible.
- Leave for 5 – 7 days.
- Remove from the airing cupboard or the dark spot.
- Take the muslin cloth off and remove any mold that may be in the top of the jar.
- Put the lid on and store in the fridge.
- Then serve with meals of your choice and enjoy.
Fermented Ginger was very easy to prepare but as I mentioned earlier, it was slightly time consuming to wait for. Although as I also said the efforts pay in the end. Fermented ginger can be eaten as a snack or part of a main meal. Plus you can make a ginger tea from it too. It will keep in the fridge for months and it is a handy home remedy to have during cold and flu season too. However you decide to eat this dish, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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