Homemade Stem Ginger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
52 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Stem Ginger Recipe
Description
The Homemade Stem Ginger Recipe begins with peeling and slicing fresh ginger roots into bite-sized pieces, optionally freezing ginger beforehand to ease peeling. The ginger is simmered in water to neutralize sharpness and soften the root. The cooking liquid is saved to make a sugar syrup by combining with sugar and heating until dissolved.
The ginger is returned to the syrup and simmered uncovered further until tender and infused with sweetness. Once cooked, the ginger is placed into sterilized jars, immersed in the syrup to keep it moist, and sealed to cool at room temperature, preserving it for future use.
This homemade preparation offers a way to have preserved ginger on hand, often used in baking, cooking, or as a sweet spicy condiment.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ginger (2-3 big roots)
- 4 cups water cold
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- (Optional) Freeze the ginger for 2 hours or overnight.
- Peel the ginger root and slice into bite-sized pieces. (Hold the ginger in one hand, and hold a metal spoon in the other hand. Use the edge of a spoon to scrape against the ginger to peel off the skin.)
- Place the peeled ginger in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered (the liquid will be about half diminished).
- Drain the ginger and reserve the liquid.
- Mix 2 cups of reserved liquid and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan (If there’s less than 2 cups of liquid left, you can add more water).
- Dissolve the sugar over medium low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add the ginger to the saucepan bring it boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from heat and scoop out the ginger into sterilized jars. Top with the syrup and keep the ginger completely submerged. Close with the lid and let it cool down at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator and it can last up to 1 year.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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