I bought ginger root...now what??
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I might have to try this tea. It sounds delicious! I love fresh ginger. I made pork chops in a ginger pear reduction once. I use fresh ginger a lot for my Asian meals. Love it!2
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jagodfrey08 wrote: »I might have to try this tea. It sounds delicious! I love fresh ginger. I made pork chops in a ginger pear reduction once. I use fresh ginger a lot for my Asian meals. Love it!
OK, that sounds awesome!1 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »I drink lemon-ginger tea when my stomach is a bit upset.
I take ginger tablets when it is a bit more upset or if I'm going to be on water or on long drives.
I eat crystalised ginger if I'm going to be on water or on long drives.
And I'll add a bit of ginger paste to certain curry dishes I make.
But I've never done anything with the ginger root.
I tried it crystallized and also dried and candied. was NOT a fan lol
I don't like it either, but when it is a toss up between crunching down a couple pieces of crystallised ginger or feeling horrendously nauseated on a long drive on the twisty, windy roads around Australia ... I'll take the ginger.
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Now I want chocolate covered ginger...(if you've never had it, seriously amazingly good!! And practically a health food really).1
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I drink lemon-ginger tea when my stomach is a bit upset.
I take ginger tablets when it is a bit more upset or if I'm going to be on water or on long drives.
I eat crystalised ginger if I'm going to be on water or on long drives.
And I'll add a bit of ginger paste to certain curry dishes I make.
But I've never done anything with the ginger root.
You have because all of those things are actually made from the ginger root
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I came here to say just that!! I always order it in my smoothies because it's healthy BUT I always regret itChristine_72 wrote: »What to do with it? Throw it away! Ginger tastes nasty
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Christine_72 wrote: »What to do with it? Throw it away! Ginger tastes nasty
Nah. It's tasty cooked in Asian and Caribbean dishes. As well as African dishes.2 -
When I was looking into using ginger, I read that storing the root in the freezer made it easier to grate with a fork. I also read that it loses pungency quickly in heat, so add it to your pot last and late. That's all I got.1
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@TheSkyBlushed
I personally love the combo of:
garlic minced 1-2 cloves
1" ginger mince
3-4 tablespoons honey
1-2 tablespoons of wheat free tamari (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (to taste)
I usually just eyeball the amounts, so keep tasting until you get the right mix for you.
Hmmmm, I am taking chicken taquitos to a college basketball game affair this weekend. Can you say mexicasian?
The chocolate covered ginger is on the must try list too.2 -
I want chimes now!
Ginger is delicious! I'd love to make home-made ginger ale.. I make a quick fried rice that contains 1tsp of minced ginger.2 -
cerise_noir wrote: »I want chimes now!
Ginger is delicious! I'd love to make home-made ginger ale.. I make a quick fried rice that contains 1tsp of minced ginger.
I was just going to suggest homemade ginger ale. Love.
I also love ginger in Asian food -- pain to peel, but otherwise delicious (I think someone here said you don't actually have to peel it, but I haven't tried that yet).
Can't help with the ginger tea since I buy mine pre-bagged, but some good ideas I might try.1 -
Ginger tea helps aid digestion and is anti inflammatory so it can help with bloating. I drink it nightly though for my tummy and my metabolism doesnt appear changed.
I buy store bought tea and have never used straight ginger root.0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »I want chimes now!
Ginger is delicious! I'd love to make home-made ginger ale.. I make a quick fried rice that contains 1tsp of minced ginger.
I was just going to suggest homemade ginger ale. Love.
I also love ginger in Asian food -- pain to peel, but otherwise delicious (I think someone here said you don't actually have to peel it, but I haven't tried that yet).
Can't help with the ginger tea since I buy mine pre-bagged, but some good ideas I might try.
You don't have to peel it, but it's better to do so, IMO. And yes, it's a pain. I usually just cut it into 1" chunks and use a knife to cut off the skin. I lose a little bit of ginger in the process, but it's a lot faster and less of a hassle.1 -
All this peeling of the ginger. Who cares? And not necessary. I just wash it well and grate it or slice it for whatever I'm using it for. A couple slices in tea adds a lovely taste. I also make a wonderful turmeric and ginger tea by boiling slices of both roots for about 10 minutes, strain out the roots, then cool and add a little honey. It is very good for inflammation. Sometimes I'll chop the leftover roots of both and add to rice or quinoa.
One of my very favorite recipes with fresh ginger is Indian Lemon Rice with Peanuts. Every time I make it I want to eat the entire pan full in one sitting, so I only make it now and then and I cut the recipe in half.
Oh and whoever mentioned the Trader Joe's triple ginger cookies - that triggered a major craving! Those are to die for!1 -
I just peel and chop it into chunks and bring it to a boil for a couple minutes... then strain and drink.
I also add it to smoothies fresh, peeled and raw0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »dont believe the hype. if a food says it boosts metabolism,its not going to be enough to notice unless its in high quantities and that could be toxic in excess. if it has health properties thats one thing but there is no food that boosts metabolism to see a difference. a deficit helps you lose weight,if drinking tea helps keep you from overeating then drink it.if you like the taste drink it.
Don't blame the food. Foods don't make claims. People make claims. Purveyors of woo make false claims. It's not the food's fault.0 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »dont believe the hype. if a food says it boosts metabolism,its not going to be enough to notice unless its in high quantities and that could be toxic in excess. if it has health properties thats one thing but there is no food that boosts metabolism to see a difference. a deficit helps you lose weight,if drinking tea helps keep you from overeating then drink it.if you like the taste drink it.
Don't blame the food. Foods don't make claims. People make claims. Purveyors of woo make false claims. It's not the food's fault.
ok should have worded that better but Im sure people get the jist of what I was saying0 -
Might as well take a fat burner. It will boost your metabolism more than any food will.0
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »dont believe the hype. if a food says it boosts metabolism,its not going to be enough to notice unless its in high quantities and that could be toxic in excess. if it has health properties thats one thing but there is no food that boosts metabolism to see a difference. a deficit helps you lose weight,if drinking tea helps keep you from overeating then drink it.if you like the taste drink it.
Don't blame the food. Foods don't make claims. People make claims. Purveyors of woo make false claims. It's not the food's fault.
ok should have worded that better but Im sure people get the jist of what I was saying
Well, I might not have bothered if it wasn't a pattern of imputing motivations (and bad motivations at that) to food.CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »I love kielbasa but it doesnt love me lol
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I like fresh ginger on RED beet or a grilled chicken/fish with yogurt sauce and grated ginger and garlic1
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I'm making a low carb candied ginger right now... which will also have a side effect of creating a sugar-free ginger syrup that I can use for some home-made ginger ale! This thread inspired me to do something with ginger root.4
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Make coconut drops. Love them0
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Well, perhaps I've read a few too many weight loss articles off of the internet. I've just always read that it increases your metabolism. I can accept that the Internet is wrong aometimes.
I've also read, though, that it aids the feeling of satiety. Well at least there's that benefit.1 -
nicolepburgess91 wrote: »Well, perhaps I've read a few too many weight loss articles off of the internet. I've just always read that it increases your metabolism. I can accept that the Internet is wrong aometimes.
I've also read, though, that it aids the feeling of satiety. Well at least there's that benefit.
oh it has benefits thats a fact,but increase in metabolism isnt one of them.0 -
patslitzker wrote: »Might as well take a fat burner. It will boost your metabolism more than any food will.
"Fat burners" are a scam and a complete waste of money. At least food tastes good.3 -
I made a fantastic sauce to serve with steak and veggies this week: fresh lemongrass, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, fresh coriander (roots, stems and leaves) blended up with lime juice, natural yoghurt and coconut milk powder.
(The recipe said light coconut milk but I used the yoghurt and coconut milk powder instead).
I usually only peel ginger if it's a bit older and tougher, and even then I usually just slice off one side of the root and grate it with a microplane. I did a cooking class in Cambodia and the ginger I used there was so fresh and lovely that you could scrape off the peel with a spoon, but the stuff I get at home is tougher so that wouldn't be easy.
Oh, and I'm drinking lemon and ginger tea (from a teabag) as I type. I don't notice any especially magical powers to the ginger but the tea keeps me occupied so I'm less likely to snack so that's a win for me.3 -
I use grated ginger and fresh garlic with broccoli. Even when my kids were little they loved this.3
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nicolepburgess91 wrote: »Well, perhaps I've read a few too many weight loss articles off of the internet. I've just always read that it increases your metabolism. I can accept that the Internet is wrong aometimes.
I've also read, though, that it aids the feeling of satiety. Well at least there's that benefit.
Yeah you did. Satiety is very individual, so that is not even true either. Just eat less and move more. Life is easier that way.2 -
CafeRacer808 wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »I want chimes now!
Ginger is delicious! I'd love to make home-made ginger ale.. I make a quick fried rice that contains 1tsp of minced ginger.
I was just going to suggest homemade ginger ale. Love.
I also love ginger in Asian food -- pain to peel, but otherwise delicious (I think someone here said you don't actually have to peel it, but I haven't tried that yet).
Can't help with the ginger tea since I buy mine pre-bagged, but some good ideas I might try.
You don't have to peel it, but it's better to do so, IMO. And yes, it's a pain. I usually just cut it into 1" chunks and use a knife to cut off the skin. I lose a little bit of ginger in the process, but it's a lot faster and less of a hassle.
Thanks!1 -
Most things that supposedly "boost" metabolism either don't, or the effect is so small it makes no difference.
Ginger can sooth an upset stomach and tastes yummy I assume it has some kind of nutrition as well. Also you can just pour hot water over a couple of thin slices of ginger, or add it to tea you are already steeping.
This^
Green tea steeped with ginger root - add some citrus slices - makes yummy iced tea too.
Lots of Chinese stir fries use grated ginger root.
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