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Old 30-01-2016, 13:43
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I ordered my online shopping from Asda and thought I'd checked the box for 1 portion of root ginger (I was going to add it to fruit to use in the juicer, or a slice with hot water instead of lemon and I know it's quite strong so wouldn't require very much). I've stupidly checked the wrong box and ended up with just over 1kg!!
I hate to waste ANY food but have no idea what to do with it. Any ideas anyone?
PS I'm not much of a cook and I do like baking but only very simple things like fairy cakes.
Thanks in advance
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Old 30-01-2016, 14:22
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I would use what you need and grate / slice and portion the rest in an ice cube ray if you have one. Freeze it and defrost as you need it. 1kg is a whole load of ginger haha!!
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Old 30-01-2016, 14:32
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I buy root ginger in small quantities........and make my own ginger drink

Peel it, slice it, simmer it..........drink it hot with honey in winter

Add sugar, reduce till it's quite thick, bottle it, top up with fizzy water, keep in fridge and drink as home made ginger beer

Another idea..........cut some up into slices, fry it, put it in a container or jar with a tight lid and cover with oil and curry spices........that should keep for ages and use as curry paste and for stir fries.. You could fit a lot into a decent sized jar like an old pickle jar.
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Old 30-01-2016, 14:48
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Do some as Petra girl says then Google how to pickle ginger for the rest.
Don't just freeze it whole - the texture will be awful on defrosting.
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Old 30-01-2016, 17:02
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Google "Figging".
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Old 30-01-2016, 17:18
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Don't.
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Old 30-01-2016, 20:16
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Too late...oooh matron.
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Old 30-01-2016, 22:31
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I'd also recommend the freezing option.

Several ways.

Just sliced and put in to freezer bags.
Chopped and put in ice cube trays.
Pureed and put into a container.
Pureed with garlic.
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Old 31-01-2016, 00:47
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A useful tip for peeling it - use a teaspoon

I'd freeze it and use it for currys or in chinese food. If it lasts to summer make a cordial by simply steeping it in hot water for an hour with lemon slices* or mint, add fizzy water to taste.

*i often use lemon balm instead, as it grows in my garden like a weed.
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Old 31-01-2016, 02:20
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I second pickled ginger.... the stuff you get with sushi. It's so so good. And will last ages.
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Old 31-01-2016, 07:59
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Oh dear😱
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Old 31-01-2016, 14:11
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Peel chop freeze
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Old 31-01-2016, 18:16
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Wax on.
Wax off.
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Old 31-01-2016, 23:11
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Preserve it and use it when needed.
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Old 31-01-2016, 23:16
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Preserve it and use it when needed.
Any suggestions as to how to "preserve it" that haven't already been proposed?
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Old 01-02-2016, 00:13
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Wiki says you can reuse it, which normally would be a good news, but probably not so much if you have 1kg of it
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Old 01-02-2016, 10:53
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Any suggestions as to how to "preserve it" that haven't already been proposed?
Ken Hom recommends peeling it then put in suitable sized jar and cover with rice wine (or dry sherry) - should keep in the fridge for a few months. I sometimes do this - useful for chinese recipes that need a bit of bite in the ginger as its not as slushy as freezing it - though still not as crunchy as fresh

I've read else were about using vodka - not tried it myself though.
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Old 01-02-2016, 20:03
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Yes, I was going to say keep some in a jar of sherry. You get the added bonus of the gingery sherry which can be used as a condiment. You can add a little to a hot toddy, all kinds of uses.

If I had this much ginger, I'd be distributing it among all my friends and neighbours though!
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Old 02-02-2016, 15:38
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Make a ginger beer plant to make your own ginger beer.
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