How to store fresh ginger in the freezer for long and easy use
From teas to curries, to soups; ginger is a staple kitchen ingredient for many recipes. Here is a simple kitchen trick to store ginger by freezing them in cubes for ease of use every time you cook. Keeping some frozen ginger cubes, also means you will never run out of it!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Course: Basic Ingredient
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Helpful How-tos, Kitchen essentials
Servings: 30cubes
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
100gmfresh ginger
Instructions
Wash and peel all the ginger root.
Chop part of the ginger finely, part in juliennes, and part in large pieces. The finely chopped ginger is great for dals, julienned is good for garnishing, and the big pieces can be used when you need ginger paste.
Pack them separately in small bowls or ice-tray cubes. Freeze for 6-8 hours until set.
Remove from ice-trays/ bowls and store the frozen ginger cubes in freezer bags.
Use as and when needed.
Notes
The peels of ginger can be used to make ginger infusions, in masala teas, and in stock. If you have too much of peel, you can also freeze them separately in a freezer bag for use later.
Nutritional information is for 100g fresh ginger root.