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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ginger powder is one of the familiar spices that enhances the flavor of traditional Vietnamese family meals. With easily accessible ingredients, let’s get into the kitchen and make ginger powder with the tips that are extremely simple below!
Ingredients for Ginger Powder For 4 people
Fresh ginger 1 kg
How to choose good fresh ginger
- Good ginger usually has rough skin, many small branches, and veins, dark yellow-brown in color.
- You should choose small roots, slightly covered with dirt on the outer layer, intact, not scratched or cut.
- Good ginger is when you break a piece in half, the core has a lot of fibers, is bright yellow, and the veins are clearly defined.
- It is recommended to buy wild ginger instead of buffalo ginger, as it will have a more fragrant taste when making ginger powder.
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Tools needed
How to Prepare Ginger Powder
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Prepare the Ginger
First, use a knife or spoon to scrape the skin off the ginger and wash it thoroughly.
After washing and draining, cut the ginger into small, thin pieces to help it dry faster.
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Dry the Ginger
Arrange the ginger on a tray and dry it until the ginger is completely dry.
Tip:- During the drying process, to prevent the ginger from burning, you should stir it occasionally.
- If using an air fryer, set the drying temperature to 135 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes.
- If using an oven, set the drying temperature to 150 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes, while slightly opening the oven door.
- Alternatively, you can sun-dry the ginger for 1-2 sunny days; however, this method is time-consuming and may not guarantee the beautiful brown color of the ginger after drying.
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Making ginger powder
Once the ginger is dry, grind it finely using a grinder.
Grind until the ginger powder is smooth and fluffy.
Tip: To achieve a finer ginger powder, divide the ginger into smaller batches when grinding.
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Final product
So we have finished making ginger powder at home, it’s really simple, right? Ginger powder enhances the flavor of dishes, making them more delicious, especially in marinades for meat, and it also has many health benefits.
How to store ginger powder
- After grinding the ginger finely and letting it cool, place the ginger powder into airtight jars for storage.
- If you make a small amount of ginger powder, you can keep it at room temperature and use it right away.
- If you make ginger powder in large quantities, it’s best to divide it into smaller jars and store them in the refrigerator refrigerator to preserve it longer and prevent clumping. This method will help the ginger powder maintain its delicious flavor for about 3 – 5 months.
With a simple method and easily found ingredients, you now have ginger powder as a seasoning to make delicious and attractive dishes to treat your family. What are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen right now. Wishing you success!
* Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Trinh Le – Cuoc Song My
