Still underused in Western kitchens, ginger is a wonderfully flavourful spice, fresh and zingy, that works just as well in sweet dishes as in savoury ones. We’ve put together a few ginger recipes for you to enjoy as part of a varied diet. Time to get cooking!
Ginger, a spice worth discovering
A root with a fresh, zingy flavour
Ginger is a root that has long been used in Asian cooking. No food can make cellulite disappear, and ginger is no exception. Its real strength is its flavour: fresh and fiery at the same time, it easily livens up your dishes and drinks.
A spice with endless uses
Ginger finds its way into savoury dishes, desserts and drinks alike: curries, marinades, soups, smoothies and herbal teas. It pairs particularly well with citrus fruit, honey and coconut milk. In the kitchen, it’s used fresh for its kick, ground in bakes and spice blends, or crystallised in desserts. Just remember to add it gradually, as its flavour can quickly overpower everything else.
How to use ginger
In cooking, ginger can be used as a dried, ground powder, or you can grate the fresh root.
It’s also lovely as a herbal tea, with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey to balance its bitterness.
When buying fresh ginger, look for a firm root with smooth, unblemished skin. It keeps in the fridge wrapped in kitchen paper, or in the freezer, where you can grate it directly without even peeling it. Handy for always having some to hand!
You can also use it as a body oil. If the topic interests you, take a look at our article on water retention.
4 ginger recipes to try
Green tea with ginger
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp green tea
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 slices of organic lemon
Method:
- Pour 50 cl of boiling water over your green tea in a teapot, then add the ginger, which you will have peeled and grated beforehand.
- Wash the lemon and add 2 slices to your cup.
- Steep for 5 minutes, then strain and serve. Add a little honey to soften the flavour.
Pineapple and ginger smoothie
- 3 slices of fresh pineapple
- 1 tbsp ginger
- Water, to taste
Method:
Peel and chop the pineapple. Place all the ingredients in a blender, blitz, and serve well chilled!
Trendy ginger carrots
- 500 g carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 20 cl coconut milk
- 2 cm fresh ginger
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 clove
- 1 chicken or beef stock cube
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander
- Black pepper
Method:
- Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks.
- Peel and finely slice the onion.
- Peel the garlic cloves and crush them with the flat of a knife.
- Peel the ginger and slice it finely.
- In a sauté pan, heat the oil and add the spices, cooking them for 4 minutes to bring out their flavour.
- Add the onion and ginger and gently sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrots and stir to combine with the spices, then cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and coconut milk.
- Season with pepper and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring regularly. Ready to serve!
Marinated Tuna Poke Bowl
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 2 tuna steaks
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 mango
- A small knob of fresh ginger
- Cold cooked rice
- 1 tsp gomasio
- A few sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 onion
- 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp turmeric
Method:
- Prepare the marinade: in a bowl, mix the sliced onion, crushed garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, olive oil, and spices.
- Cut the tuna steaks into small cubes and toss them in the marinade. Slice the avocado and cut the mango into chunks. Grate the fresh ginger. Set everything aside.
- Warm the rice until it is just lukewarm. Mix the rice with the rice vinegar and a teaspoon of gomasio.
- Assemble your bowl: layer the rice, avocado slices, mango pieces, ginger, and marinated fish. Finish by sprinkling with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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