Fun facts:
- Variety we grow: Peruvian
- Crop origin: Ginger was first cultivated in Southeast Asia, and was one of the first spices exported to Europe, as part of the spice trade, and was used by ancient Greeks and Romans.
- Seasonality: Planted in the winter, harvested in the Fall.
- Mature ginger rhizomes, the ones most often sold in grocery stores, are harvested a year after planted. Our CSA farm sells baby ginger, harvested 7-8 months after planting. Because of this, the skin is much thinner.
- Ginger is a ryzome not a root.
- Ginger has many health benefits, such as blood sugar regulation, ant-inflammatory properties, and GI health.
Storage Information :
Temperature: can be stored at room temperature for 2 weeks or refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
Percent Humidity:
Wash? unwashed. Wash or wipe with a damp paper towel before using.
How to Store: store in an airtight bag or container.
Where to Store: at room temperature on the counter. In the crisper drawer of the fridge if refrigerated.
Best Used By: between 2 and 3 weeks.
Maximum Storage: up to a year if frozen.
Notes: Ginger can be frozen as a whole root. To use, grate off what you need and return to the freezer. It can also be pureed and frozen into cubes. Frozen cubes can be thawed in the refrigerator and used within the week.
Best ways to prepare ginger: Use as an aromatic in rice, soup, stews. Use raw in juice or smoothies.
Featured Recipes :
Cranberry, Apples and Fresh Ginger Chutney
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger root
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup water
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped granny smith apples
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Directions:
Combine the cranberries, raisins, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until berries start to pop, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, apple, and celery; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to thicken, 5 to 10 more minutes. Transfer to a container and cool slightly. Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blossom.
Saag Paneer with Feta Cheese
Are you a fan of indian food? Do you like spinach? I promise you will love this dish!
Ingredients:
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. ghee or extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
¼ tsp. ground cardamom
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1½” piece ginger, peeled, chopped
1 lb. baby spinach (about 12 cups)
1 small Indian green chile or serrano chile, coarsely chopped
1½ tsp. fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
6 oz. feta, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tsp. cumin seeds
¼ tsp. asafetida (optional)
¼ tsp. red chili powder
Roti or rice (for serving)
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Instructions:
Heat ¼ cup ghee in a large skillet over medium. Cook coriander seeds and cardamom, stirring constantly, until starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add spinach by the handful, letting it wilt slightly after each addition before adding more. Cook until all of the spinach is just wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add chile and lime juice; season with salt. Let cool 5 minutes.
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender (reserve skillet) and blend until a coarse paste forms, about 1 minute. Return spinach mixture to pan and set over low heat. Stir in ½ cup water, then gently fold in feta, being careful not to break up. Cook until feta is slightly softened and has absorbed some of the sauce, 5–7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. ghee in a small saucepan over medium-high, 1 minute. Add cumin seeds. As soon as cumin seeds start to pop, sputter, and brown, remove from heat, 1 minute tops. Immediately add asafetida, if using, and chili powder. Pour ghee mixture over spinach mixture. Serve with roti or rice.
Do Ahead: Spinach mixture (without spiced ghee mixture) can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
Recipe List:
Cranberry, Apples and Fresh Ginger Chutney (gf, vegan)
Saag Paneer with Feta Cheese (gf, vegetarian)
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