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Herbal Medicine 101: Ginger

 
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Herbal Medicine 101: Ginger

I tell you about the medicinal and culinary use of Ginger.  This herb was once one of the world's most expensive spices.  It has many great medicinal uses, is healthy to eat and just plain tasty!

https://youtu.be/5R7rS6Y1iNI

 
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Judson Carroll wrote:... It has many great medicinal uses, is healthy to eat and just plain tasty!


I always keep a chunk of root in my freezer. Even frozen, it is so much tastier than what I get in the dried, powdered spice department of the grocery store.

I use it micro planed in many of the marinades I make, or if I'm making a "Chinese" style soup.

One day my son's friend dropped by for a visit and brought a baby ginger plant for his wife. I found a suitable pot - it was desperate for an upgrade - and so far it is happy in the window of their apartment. Not sure whether in our climate, the root will grow enough to harvest, but fingers are crossed!
 
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Jay Angler wrote:

Judson Carroll wrote:... It has many great medicinal uses, is healthy to eat and just plain tasty!


I always keep a chunk of root in my freezer. Even frozen, it is so much tastier than what I get in the dried, powdered spice department of the grocery store.

I use it micro planed in many of the marinades I make, or if I'm making a "Chinese" style soup.

One day my son's friend dropped by for a visit and brought a baby ginger plant for his wife. I found a suitable pot - it was desperate for an upgrade - and so far it is happy in the window of their apartment. Not sure whether in our climate, the root will grow enough to harvest, but fingers are crossed!



I had not thought about microplaning - good idea! It is hard to get a good balance between enough and too much
 
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