4 Ways to Store Ginger for Months, Awesome Kitchen Tips! CiCi Li - Asian Home Cooking Recipes
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- Ginger is one of the most important ingredients for Chinese cooking. They sometimes sell it in a bag, which has many pieces inside. So what are the best ways the store ginger?
Written Instruction: cicili.tv/4-ways-to-store-ginger/
中文影片: • 4種方法長久保存薑～幾個月都新鮮!【美食天堂...
1. Store whole ginger in a Ziploc bag in the fridge’s crisper drawer.
First, wipe the ginger with a paper towel. Then place it in a Ziploc bag. You could also today’s date on it. Store in the fridge, inside the crisper. This will stay fresh for 1 to 2 months.
2. Freeze peeled, sliced, or minced ginger in the freezer.
First, peel, and slice the ginger (you can also mince it). Place the ginger slices in a Ziploc bag. It’s also good to write today’s date on it. When you use it, just take the out the pieces that you need, and use them in stir-fry or soup. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months.
3. Store peeled, sliced ginger in a jar of vodka in the fridge.
Place peel and sliced ginger in a jar. Then pour vodka in it to fill everything up. (You can also use other alcohol that has at least 40% alcohol concentration.) When you use it, you can just take out the portion that you need and use it in stir-fry or soup. The ginger will contain the taste of alcohol, but the texture will stay nice and firm. It will stay fresh for 1 to 2 months.
4. Make pickled ginger.
Ingredients:
6 ounces ginger, peeled, sliced
1 tablespoon dried red chili peppers, washed with cooked water
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, washed with cooked water
1 star anise, washed with cooked water
1/3 teaspoon salt, no iodize
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 cup water, cooked, room temperature
In a jar (I’ve already sanitized with boiling water.), add in the ginger slices, dried red chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, salt, sugar, and rice wine. Pour in the cooked room temperature water. Stir with a pair of sanitized chopsticks. Cover the jar.
Put it, under the shade, under room temperature for the next 5 to 10 days. Then put it in the fridge. You can eat it like a side dish. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
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Hi everyone! Thank you for joining me today! Ginger is a must have ingredient for Asian cooking. So let's take a look at how we can store it for much longer. Here's the written instructions: cicili.tv/4-ways-to-store-ginger/
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Can you drink the vodka as a stomach cure???
And how sitting would it be?
The fermented ginger sounds good...
I personally think this is yet the best video for storing ginger which works for Chinese/asian cooking... there’s a lot of similar videos out there but sometimes they ONLY use alcohol or make candied ginger! I love how with the first and second method it is super easy and simple. The final one which makes a side dish on its own is really aspiring and very unique!! 🤩
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I'm very happy that you like this video. 🙏😄
Or you could just buy a small piece as you need it, and not have to worry about storing it.
I use two methods. One is to just pop it in a ziplock bag and put the bag in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. That keeps it for a few weeks, but it will begin to mold at the exposed surface from the previous cut. The second method is to peel and slice the root as you have shown. Then lay the slices on wax paper in the freezer in a single layer. That way they will not freeze together into a clump. After a few hours or over night, put the slices in a ziplock bag and keep in the freezer.
Thank you for sharing with me your way of storing ginger. Laying the ginger on wax paper is a brilliant idea!
I once froze my ginger whole but the texture was kind of mushy and the flavor was not very potent after I thawed it for use. Do you notice this issue with ginger?
@@Christina-pq7kn Agreed. Freezing it whole does make it mush. Thin slices freeze better because they don't trap the water inside anywhere near as much as in a whole chunk of root. In the whole root it expands as it freezes and breaks down the cell walls. It happens in the slices, but there is more surface area exposed so there is less damage during freezing. Fresh is always best, but I hate to let any go to waste.
I like your methods, easy and straight to the point. Thank you 👌👍🙏
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#1 is good but #2 is the best in my opinion. It is what I was looking for. Both methods keep the ginger as nature creates it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for the public good. I gave it a👍
Thanks a ton for your 👍😊🙏
Thank you for the tutorial! Your English is very clear and easy to understand, and I appreciate the effort you put into making these videos for us.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words! :)
I’m already waiting! Loving these super practical tips from Cici, as always :)
You are the best! ☺️
And thank you , yes, for a wonderfully short helpful, concise video.
Glad it was helpful! ☺️
I love the last recipe - ginger is divine! Love it!!
Thank you! :D
Really good video Ci Ci.
I use the freeze method (but I also “cheat” with dried Ginger - I know, I know, it’s not as potent (this way/form) but it’s better than nothing, in a pinch).
Lastly, I would also suggest you consider “Vacuum” packing, as it pull’s all the Air out of a package (or Jar). And as you may know, with the absence of air, things last longer (especially if you vacuum AND freeze - when you do both, then it reduces “Freezer Burn” significantly. This last method is especially good with Meats 🥩).
That is my 2 Cents 😉👍
Thank you for all these amazing ideas! The are super awesome! I'll definitely give those a try next time and see how they turn out. 😄👍
@@CiCiLi can I put in a jar without anything and put in refrigerator or freeze? Ty so much I love ginger
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Good morning Cici ! Thanks for your informative presentation on storage of fresh ginger root.😊
My pleasure 😊
Thanks. I'll give it a try. Great chanel!!!
Thank you Cici for sending me your video on how to store ginger. - I will try these methods and let you know which ones worked for me. I make homemade Chia spiced tea every 2 days. It has dried ginger as one of the many spices but I must have a slice of fresh ginger also! 🙏
Thank you for your comment! They have worked for me. I hope they will help you too. ☺️👍
These methods look easy to follow! Thanks
Glad that you enjoy it! ☺️
Thank you so much. Very helpful.
You are very welcome!
Thank you CiCi
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Perfect video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺️
Great tips! thanks🙏🏼
You are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by! ☺️
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Thank you for posting this, everytime I want to cook a dish that calls for gingery ginger in the fridge is all shriveled up :( thanks to you I will now follow the second method chop, ziplock then freeze. Thank you
Thank you for your comment! Yes, freeze the ginger is pretty convenient, and it lasts longer. ☺️👍
Thank you so much!
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Great tips. Thank you.
You are so welcome! 😊
Awesome video! I like method one and two! Very simple! I am not Asian but I love the taste of ginger and it’s so good for you!
I totally agree! I always have some in my fridge. Cheers 😊🫶
Thank you so much!👍🏾😊
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Thanks for this awesome video
You are most welcome 😊
Good ideas I use ginger in almost all the dishes I make Thanks for the video
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Genius! Thank you.
Glad it helped! ☺️
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Thank you so much
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Welcome to my channel! ☺️👍
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Oh wow I love ginger, thanks for the tips 😃
Thank you again for stopping by! Have a great weekend! 😄👍
Nice..dear also watch our ginger preserve unique recipe on our channel tadka with style n you will love it click the icon till then take care stay safe 😊
Love these tips! A friend uses Sherry Cooking Wine to store peeled, cut into nubs! The ginger stores well in fridge! I will try some of these tips as well!
I’m glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks for stopping by! 😊
Is very nice thank you .👏👍💐💐
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Thank you
Thanks for watching! ☺️
4 is such a cool idea! Thank you so much CiCi. I can’t pickle because of sensitivity to vinegar and this may have saved my ginger lol
Glad it was helpful! I hope you’ll enjoy 😊
Direct to the point and very informative. May I add you look lovely. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy Thanksgiving! ☺️
@@CiCiLi Happy Thanksgiving as well :)
New subscriber here from Dubai thank you for the tips it helps for my work as housemaid ❤❤❤
Glad that the video is helpful! Happy Friday 😊
Thanks
Anytime 😊
I think I will go for method 3. I'm sick of getting it watery and ending up throwing away. Does it work with galangal also?
Super video CiCi
Thanks so much, Kevin! ☺️
Nice..dear also watch our ginger preserve unique recipe on our channel tadka with style n you will love it click the icon till then take care stay safe 😊
Fantastic! Thank you! I always buy ginger to make tea but by day 3 it's starting to shrivel etc.
So glad that you like this video! Cheers! :)
How do you store the green leaves from ginger? Just got some at farmers market for tea
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You are very welcome! 😊💐
How is the pink pickled ginger prepared?
I grate alot of Garlic + pour olive oil on top and leave in my fridge - do you know if I can do the same with grated Ginger - Cheers from Canada 🍁
Thank you for this.., would you say we can do this with turmeric as well!
I would also like to know about the Turmeric. It is difficult to get sometimes here in Western Canada and it is often pretty expensive as well. So would be nice to be able to buy it on sale and keep it useable for an extended period.
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That's very kind of you. Thank you 😀
Would you do a video on glaze ginger in syrup. It seems to take sooooo long for it to tenderise so I thought you may have some hints? Best wishes.
Thanks for the suggestion!! 😊
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Glad that the video is helpful! ☺️
Love the dress!!! Where is it from?
Thank you! I got it many years ago. It was from Asia. 😄
Best way to store it is in dirt!! It’ll grow an endless supply. Good video
I grind and put in small ice trays freeze then pop out and store in bags in freezer.
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These are good tips love it!! Will vinegar be ok instead of vodka?
I read in a article that vinger/acidic liquid definately works.
Good tips for no waste. Ginger in my area is around $7/lb.
That's very expensive. 😮
Wow, where do you live, mars?
I like to break my ginger up into chunks and store it in a mason jar in the fridge with either rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
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Can you can ginger?
can the alcohol mess us up. not sure how to ask this. but i take medication and i see a lot of storage processing uses the alcohol, can this affect us, does it make you tipsy
Haven't done this but I read a lot of people peel a clump then take out & grate what you need and pop the peeled clump back in freezer.
Frozen whole ginger gets very mushy and it's difficult to grate. I think I'll try the thin sliced then frozen method.
I freeze mine and then just grate it. But I'm looking for other options.
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I once froze my ginger whole but the texture was kind of mushy and the flavor was not very potent after I thawed it for use. Do you notice this issue with ginger?
The texture of ginger will change slightly once thawed. So when you use it, you can use it in soup, stir-fry, or stew directly without defrosting it.
I freeze my ginger as well. I remove the ginger about ten minutes before I am due to use it. Cut it while it is still fairly hard. In this way the liquid from the ginger will not ooze out. Use it immediately. It tastes exactly like fresh ginger.
Must I thaw it out to grate it, or grate it frozen?
frozen would give you finer finished product. Plus would be easier to hold and work with. I'd suggest freezing in bigger pieces for grating, which would make it easy frozen or thawed.
@@mitchkennewell5962 that’s exactly what I did. thank you!
Method #2 but mix the ginger slices with some oil before putting them into the zip bag.
Nice ...dear also watch our ginger preserve recipe uploaded today n you will love it..till then take care stay safe lots of luck from tadka with style
Thank you! Stay and sound my friend!
I let the ginger dry in a dry dark place. It will get very hard, but wen you need ginger flavor you can grate the dried ginger into your cooking.
That's a great idea! 👍
I like the vodka one
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I have been storing ginger in a glass container filled with cold water and then refrigerate it and it last for 1-2 month.
My ginger in the sealed plastic bag in the crispier drawer gets all moldy...
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Grest video! Couldn't you akso put the Vodka filled jar in the Freezer so it can store longer? Vodka and alcohol generally doesn't freeze I.beleive.
Dehydrate ginger slices and vacuum seal in jar
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When I put in a ziplock bag it molded 🍄🎭🤷🏼♀️ I’ll try it again.
Make sure the ginger that you try to preserve is fresh at the beginning. And just follow the instructions on the video. Good luck this time! ☺️
What about in honey? Or is that garlic? Lol I remember one of them being stored in honey I think.
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Can you drink the vodka after you used all of the ginger?????
Do you get drunk with the vodka ginger, Lol! 😇😅
Lol. You could if you drink all the vodka 🤣
Is it alcoholic
I just quit drinking... i am NOT gonna say everyone is using method 3. 😶
No only that. But it sounds kind of expensive for the same results as number 2 lol.